Many careers are open to the student who graduates with a major in English.
You may be surprised to learn that medical and law schools appreciate a strong background in English. Top business executives frequently complain that their subordinates are poor at oral and written expression. If you plan a career in business, you may well prefer a background in business administration, but you should also be able to analyze, assimilate, and communicate a large variety of information. For this, English offers excellent preparation. In short, job possibilities for the English major are almost unlimited.