Why English?

What do Steven Spielberg, Barbara Walters, Sting, and Sally Ride have in common? They all have English degrees! A degree in English can take you just about anywhere.  In fact, you'll find former English majors popping up in every field: Nobel Laureate in medicine and director of the NIH Harold Varmus, NFL coach Marty Shottenheimer, CEO of Walt Disney Michael Eisner, and late night talk show hosts Conan O'Brien and Johnny Carson to name a few. As you can see, an English degree opens up a world of possibilities, delivering invaluable skills that will serve you well in any career you choose. As former English majors Stephen King, Reese Witherspoon, and Martin Scorsese can attest, choosing English is one of the best career moves you can make.