Not all college degrees are created equal. If you're thinking of
going to school, read this before you choose what to study. The
value of majoring in subjects like Latin or English is part of
an ongoing debate. But it seems to be that career-focused
degrees tend to lead to higher earning potential. For example, a
finance degree is associated with an average mid-career salary
of $91,500, according to PayScale's 2010-2011 College Salary
Report. That's over 50 percent higher than a fine arts degree
($60,300). Apples and oranges, you might say. And we agree. It's
when you start comparing more similar subjects that the results
get more interesting. Before you choose what to study, take a
look at these related degrees and their different potential
average salaries... If you're interested in English, study
Marketing. English isn't the only area of study that makes use
of reading and writing. Marketing, for example, also explores
how words can sway, influence, and move us. When it comes to
selling products and ideas