93% of business and nonprofit leaders surveyed believe that a job candidate’s ability to
- think critically
- communicate clearly
- solve complex problems
is more important than their undergraduate major.
(source: 2013 survey of more than 300 employers via the Association of American Colleges and Universities)
The top traits valued by employers on résumés are hallmarks of a traditional liberal arts education, including:
- teamwork
- clear writing
- problem-solving skills
- strong oral communication
(source: Survey of 180 companies via the National Association of Colleges and Employers)
60% of CEOs and product engineering leads earned a humanities degree.
(source: 2012 survey of more than 650 subjects via 4Humanities)
30% of tasks and activities may become machine automated in
60% of all occupations
Critical thinking and a liberal arts education will grow in importance, especially for the remaining jobs that require human thought and participation.
(source: McKinsey & Company)
College rankings that include job satisfaction (not just salary outcomes) rate liberal arts colleges at the top of the list.
(source: New York Times)
See What LSA Alums Are Doing with Their Degrees
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