Which College Degrees Are Least Likely to Land You a Job?

By Laura Onyeneho I’m sure we’ve all heard the classic advice from our parents or relatives at one point in our lives, “Go to college, get a degree, and you’ll land a good job.” But for many graduates today, that promise doesn’t always pan out.  A recent study by Degreechoices sheds light on the uncomfortable truth—some degrees just aren’t cutting it when it comes to landing a meaningful job. If you’ve ever wondered why so many college graduates are stuck in jobs that don’t require a degree, you’re not alone. Degrees in criminal justice, performing arts, and art history have some of the highest rates of underemployment, meaning people are working jobs that don’t even need a college degree. criminal justice, for example, tops the list with a shocking 71.5% underemployment rate. That means more than seven out of ten people who majored in criminal justice are employed in jobs where they aren’t using their degrees. It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when you’ve spent years (and thousands of dollars) preparing for a career in that field. via GIPHY Take criminal justice majors, for instance. Many go into college thinking they’ll land roles in law enforcement, social work, or...