Career Success

Compelling Articles

These articles demonstrate that humanities majors enjoy comparable rates of employment and a positive return on their educational investment. First, we present articles that illustrate these points with concrete data and specific examples. The remaining articles explain why the humanities provide an ideal foundation for long-term career success. Collectively, these articles dispel myths about humanities majors’ career prospects. 


Surprise: Humanities Degrees Provide Great Return on Investment

Forbes | Jeffrey Dorfman

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The Unexpected Value of the Liberal Arts

The Atlantic | George Anders

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That 'Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket

Forbes | George Anders

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$100K Careers That Can Start with an English Major

WorldWideLearn | Maryalene LaPonsie

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Why the Liberal Arts Are Necessary for Long-term Success

Inc. | Tim Askew

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A Liberal Arts Degree - specializing in nothing - is actually great for your career

Quartz | Amy X. Wang

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For a Long Successful Career, LinkedIn Says Nothing Beats a Liberal Arts Major

Quartz | Dan Kopf & Amy X. Wang

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