Why Are Some University Majors Disappearing?

The main reason is that they are not well-matched with the job market. Low employment wages translate into fewer graduates signing tripartite employment agreements (standard employment contracts) upon graduation. When the employment rate drops below a certain threshold (some regions cite 60%, while less reputable schools often face a requirement as high as 95%), programs may be suspended from recruiting. If there are no new majors or position adjustments to compensate, university faculty may face salary reductions or be placed on unpaid leave. As a result, many schools coerce students into accepting employment. Consequently, many college students find their entire lives derailed by picking the wrong major and their first job poorly, causing their career paths to narrow progressively thereafter. (Setting aside unemployment entirely, salaries can differ by several multiples.)

Management and marketing should not be standalone majors; instead, they should be required courses across all disciplines. Despite poor job prospects, they form essential business literacy.

Mass suspensions reveal why these majors are the ultimate dealbreakers for university applicants