Jose Said:

What are some high-paying jobs in the liberal arts/humanities field?

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I'm afraid your Mom is right, if it's money you're after. For those of us born to be creatives, it's more important to have a passion for the work and a job you love with modest pay than to make a boatload of money working a job you absolutely hate going to every day.

You are what you are. Remember that a career is something you spend at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, day in and day out for 40+ years of your life. If you don't occupy all that time doing something that fulfills you and adds meaning and purpose to your life, you'd have a pretty miserable life otherwise. Money can't buy happiness.

If you have any interest in math and science, you can add that to the mix and pursue something in the creative high-tech field. That can be the best of both worlds--like a multimedia designer or game developer, a web copywriter or broadcast media producer. What are you good at and what do you love to do? When you get that figured out, then go do it. It is easier to succeed at becoming something you have a passion and talent for than to force yourself to pursue a career in something you hate only for the money.

Best of luck.

kmr

Constance Said:

What jobs only require a associate in liberal Arts?

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An associates degree in liberal arts may help you if you already have some work experience in say an office setting, and maybe having it on your resume will get you more calls when applying for office jobs. Since liberal arts is not a focused degree, it may be hard to get a job based solely on the degree. Emphasize your work ethics or skills as it would apply to the positions you are applying for.

Maybe apply to jobs at your community college district. They may appreciate the associates in liberal arts more than others.

Good luck

Warren Said:

What kinds of jobs are available for someone with a liberal arts degree?

We Answered:

Mall Cop
Telemarketing Sales
Dept Collection
Used Car Sales
Mary Kay Cosmetics

The Sky's the Limit!

Alfredo Said:

What kinds of jobs are available for Econ major in Liberal Arts?

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Many employers prefer Econ grads from the liberal arts department, as you're more well rounded than strict business majors. The banks seem to be doing well, so that's where I'd look for employment after graduation. (in this economy, jobs are hard to find for liberal arts and business graduates both... but hopefully the economy will improve over the next year or so and that won't be an issue) A lot of the current economic problems we have in America today are because we don't train our economics majors in a broad enough (liberal arts) way. Economists are in relatively high demand.

Rita Said:

What kind of Jobs can someone with an associates degree in Liberal Arts get?

We Answered:

Invest in another 2 years of education... don't waste it on another "worthless degress," (i.e. Liberal Arts, Business management, Physcology, etc.) none of those will do you any good without at least a masters degree. You could probably get a job at a bank or someplace, but you could do that with just a high school degree.

Frederick Said:

In USA does having a bachelor of liberal arts offer many jobs prospects ?

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Just in liberal arts? Heavens no, that means nothing here! Try for a liberal arts degree in a specific field.

Walter Said:

How do liberal arts majors find jobs in the "business world?"?

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The imporant thing is to emphasis the skills that a liberal arts education builds that are very valuable and necessary in the business world, such as:

Creative Thinking
Multi-tasking Abilities
Oral Communication Skills/Persuasion Abilities
Writing Skills
Dedication to a goal

For example, lets say you were a ... philosophy major. You were daily challenged with problem solving with complex, high-thinking issues, you often had to debate with others to convince them of your position, you had to write extensively in a logical, concise manner. All of a sudden, you sound very employable.

The best thing would be if you had a part-time job or internship in a business-like position that you could show supplemented your education and put your skills to the test. Any office-related experience would be good.

Good luck! Don't worry; I majored in Religion, but I work in the legal field. My research expertise, writing skills, communication abilites and creative thought processes were all developed by my education and I effectively presented that in interviews, resumes and cover letters. A liberal arts education is a life-long asset. You might not have learned about making charts or whatever they teach in business school, but you probably learned some other great, valuable skills.