5/11/2011 9:26:00 AM

U.S. News & World Report: Specialized Majors: High Risk, High Reward

U.S. News & World Report

Business majors that pursue accounting degrees, journalism students who focus on broadcasting, and nursing students who spend more time in clinics than classrooms often eschew diverse classloads in order to hone very specific skills applicable to a narrow set of jobs. Though specializing within your major may seem like the fast track to a job and competitive salary immediately after graduation, many career counselors, hiring consultants, and academic officials think it's wise for students to diversify their undergraduate experience. Full article