Most students are never taught how to choose their career path, and as a result, end up in college majors and careers that are not a good fit. Here’s proof:
- Up to 80% of all college-bound students are undecided about their major and more than half of college students change their majors two to three times before they graduate.
- Due to changes in majors (among other factors), only 36% of students graduate in four years, and 40% of college students still have not earned a degree after their sixth year.
- Up to 70% of college graduates are not working in the field of their college major within four years of graduation.
These statistics would not be such a problem if more people were happy with their jobs, but over half of Americans report being unsatisfied with their careers. With the asking price for four years at an in-state public college hovering around $64,000 ($157,000 for a private college), can you really afford to choose your major or career on a whim?
It’s never too early to start thinking about your future career. It’s time to test drive it!
Test Drive Your Future walks you through a step-by-step process of uncovering, testing, and choosing the perfect career using proven resources from top college and career planning organizations—while also sharing advice and inspiring stories gathered from dozens of interviews with professionals who love their careers.
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