Social Studies – 5 Degrees for Extroverts

By Rachelle Wilber

One of the hardest things about picking a major in college is making sure you are spending your money developing skills for a career you will actually enjoy. Certain lines of work are better for different personalities, as we all have our preferred ways of interacting with the world around us.

To be successful in life, you should seek out vocations and job settings that are a good fit with your natural temperament. If you are talkative and outgoing, enjoy being around people, appreciate the attention of others, thrive in a noisy or fast-paced environment, and are energized by social situations, you are an extrovert.

Here are five of the best degrees for extroverts:

Education

If you love teaching, this is the major for you. Elementary Education degrees typically take four years and will average around $50,000 per year. If you prefer teaching older students you’ll need a masters or doctorate for most colleges, however, it will bump your average wage potential to $74,000 or more.

Public Relations

If you like being the go to person in your career, PR is the degree for you. As the face of the company you work for, you’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive reputation. You’ll get to build relationships with the media, solve problems, and work in a dynamic and ever changing environment. A career in PR averages $47,000 unless you move into management which raises the average wage to $95,000.

Social Work

Another great degree for extrovert is in social work. The variety of career options and the ability to obtain this degree online make it one of the more appealing courses of study for extroverts. Imagine being able to help troubled families, help rehabilitate criminals, advocating for your community or assisting the elderly. An online degree in social work could earn you an average salary of $42,000 a year.

Dental Hygienist

With only an associate’s degree, you can average a wage of $80,000 as a dental hygienist. People having their teeth worked on can’t talk a lot and most people are nervous in a dentist office. An extrovert who can do all the talking and help people remain calm is a true asset in this career. It is not all scraping teeth; you’ll also be responsible for educating patients on oral health, taking x-rays and assisting the dentist.

Law

If you are persuasive, can talk in front of crowds, organized and can think fast on your feet, than a law degree can be a lucrative choice. Being a lawyer will require a doctoral degree and can earn you an average of $114,000 or much more depending on the type of law practiced.

A degree in one of these fields is tailor made to cater to the extrovert personality. They are fast paced and social careers suited to the outgoing extroverts.

Rachelle Wilber is a freelance writer living in the San Diego, California area. She graduated from San Diego State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. She tries to find an interest in all topics and themes, which prompts her writing. When she isn’t on her porch writing in the sun, you can find her shopping, at the beach, or at the gym. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook.