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We've already told it like it is when discussing career options for the majors. Missed it? Head on over to "How this major affects a job search." We don't want to continue on the downward trend, but we also should mention that journalism majors don't make that much compared to other college grads.

Sure, there are those who make it big and become rich and famous by working on the news or TV show. (Maury Povich, anyone?) But those are the exception, not the rule. For the most part, journalism grads work long hours and don't get paid too well.

Then there's job satisfaction. A lot of journalism graduates admit that they don't exactly have their dream job after college. In fact, less than half find their jobs pleasing.

The good news? Journalism majors get to report on current events and often travel the world following the latest new story. Even though the pay leaves something to be desired, journalism can be rewarding work, especially when you're the one writing the headlines.

Think about all the major stuff that's happened in U.S. history over the past thirty years. Scandals like Watergate. Tragedies like 9/11. Attacks like the Boston Marathon bombing. Politics like Obamacare or DOMA. How did we find out about all of those? Journalists. If you revel in the idea of shouldering that responsibility, this is the major for you.

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