Career Reality Check
What you study and what you end up doing are rarely the same thing. Here's what the data actually shows — and what to do about it.
Work in their major
27%
of graduates land in a field related to their degree
The gap
73%
pivot into roles unrelated to what they studied
Median salary loss
$12K
average earnings gap from misaligned career starts
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The gap is real — and it's not your fault.
Across every field, more people study a subject than end up working in it. The degree still matters — but only the degree is no longer enough. Skills, certifications, and adaptability determine who lands well.
Don't just change your plan — add to it
Find out exactly which skills to layer onto your degree right now