Books by Kevin Kunkle

Helping students and families make smarter college and career decisions

You Are Picking the Wrong Degree

How to Choose a Major with Real Opportunity

By Kevin Kunkle

College Planning / Career Planning

Choosing a college major is one of the most important financial and career decisions a student will make.

You Are Picking the Wrong Degree challenges traditional approaches to selecting a college major and helps students and families think differently about education, career opportunities, earning potential, and long-term financial outcomes.

This practical guide helps readers evaluate majors based on real-world opportunities instead of relying solely on interests, rankings, or conventional advice.

Key benefits:

  • Evaluate majors based on career and financial opportunities.
  • Understand the relationship between education costs and future earnings.
  • Compare different career and educational pathways.
  • Make more informed college and career decisions.

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