All I want to know is if you're capable. Major employers where I live are choosing to hire people with associate's degrees in … I also know a guy who did history + agricultural science which he was very happy with. 06-13-2010 at 3:27 pm I’m set to graduate a semester early which is financially ideal for me since that saves me some tuition money. *Better means more hireable, more well-rounded, and more favourable to potential employers. Employers won’t care about a double major, he insisted. Either you are taking two very closely related majors, in which case it's a wash because either one of them probably would have been serviceable for an entry level position in the same industry anyway, or you take two wildly different majors in which case the chances that both are like super relevant to your intended job are very low. They will likely take a single econ major with 3.9 over a triple major with a slightly lower GPA. Grattan is certainly correct in her statement that employers generally won’t consider a double major an advantage. Even so, I personally enjoyed investing the additional credit hours into the second degree. Pro Tip: If you love the idea of studying two subjects but find the prospect of a double major overwhelming, consider doing a minor instead. A double major if well selected will increase the range of jobs for which you are qualified and may make you a stronger candidate as well, by knowing more about more things. Nope. Double majoring also opens the doors to greater opportunities for extending your education after your bachelor's degree. In a recent organization meeting, someone told me that she was double majoring in something “useful,” or STEM related, and then something that she really enjoyed in the humanities. A Minor's Major Benefits Most employers will tell you that your college major is more important than your minor, and many employers will stress that hands-on experience gained during college is the most critical hiring variable of all. Double bachelor degrees are a great choice for those who learn very quickly and are organized. Your email address will not be published. Also, I do interviews for my company, and I wouldn't care. What employers care about is what you can produce. Here are some tips to help with managing a double major, a task that may, at times, seem somewhat unmanageable: Perhaps double majors are the kind of students who need more than many programs offer. Although it is can be extremely challenging to disregard parental expectations, I think that majoring in something that you’re not passionate about, especially on top of another major, is a recipe for misery in your college years. Helpful advice! Job-search site Glassdoor compiled a list of top employers who are expanding their talent options by no longer requiring applicants to have a college degree. two wildly different majors in which case the chances that both are like super relevant to your intended job are very low. BUS employers generally don't see a difference. Math, 2015 + B.A. Don't even go for a double major. In order to complete my majors, I had to pick and choose what I felt was most important to explore, and therefore, while my transcript displays depth, it lacks breadth. Employers don't care, in my experience, and in fact having duel degrees confused most interviewers. Prior research has already shown that students who double major can earn more than peers who majored in only one field. . I would often get "you mean you double majored?" Don't dual degree because you think two pieces of paper will be more advantageous than a piece of paper with a sticky note; dual degree because you find it personally rewarding to do so. I urge all students who are considering double majoring to really consider the consequences of doing so and to fully explore why exactly it is that they want to double major. Most employers will tell you that your college major is more important than your minor, and many employers will stress that hands-on experience gained during college is the most critical hiring variable of all. Long story short - it helps to have a diverse field of experience so you can 'qualify' for more jobs. Nothing much really came from it aside from that, though. If money was no object, I would say stay for an extra semester, school is … and just kind of broaden my career horizons. Although she by no means discouraged me from choosing two majors, she did however, caution me against rushing into it without careful planning.