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        The 13 Most Useless Majors, From Philosophy to Journalism

        The Daily Beast finds the 13 most useless majors, from philosophy to journalism.

        Updated Jul. 13, 2017 2:51PM ET / Published Apr. 23, 2012 4:45AM ET 

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        1. Fine Arts

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        2. Drama and Theater Arts

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        3. Film, Video, and Photographic Arts

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        4. Commercial Art and Graphic Design

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        5. Architecture

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        6. Philosophy and Religious Studies

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        7. English Literature and Language

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        8. Journalism

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        9. Anthropology and Archeology

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        10. Hospitality Management

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