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7 Benefits of Having a Double Major

Going to college and succeeding takes a lot of hard work and determination. Some motivated students even declare a minor in addition to their major. Others take things a notch further by having two majors! As more and more Americans change career fields in our changing economy, a double major may help current college students be better prepared for the workforce.

Opponents of double majors claim that many employers are willing to hire people with any degree, regardless of major. Others claim that today

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Melissa Rhone earned her Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Tampa. She resides in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys writing about college, pop culture, and epilepsy awareness.