When we were in college, the options were pretty limited where potential majors were concerned. Business, biology, journalism--maybe even art if you wanted to get really avant-garde. That is decidedly not the case today, when students have the option to major in such subjects as puppetry and bagpiping. Here, 15 of the most bizarre college degrees you can actually earn.
The Weirdest (and Possibly Most Useless) College Degrees
Published May 13, 2016
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Puppetry: University Of Connecticut
Nope, not creepy at all.
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Meat Processing: Eastern Oklahoma State College
Bet they throw the best barbecues.
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Theme Park Engineering: Cal State Long Beach
So, like Roller-Coaster Tycoon IRL.
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Adventure Education: Plymouth State University
Vague, but we’re intrigued.
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Bagpiping: Carnegie Mellon University
Our eeeeeeears!
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Bakery Science: Kansas State University
Know this person. Be this person’s friend.
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Fermentation Sciences: Appalachian State University
Same.
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Farrier Science: Mesalands Community College
A farrier is a person who makes horseshoes. Tell Seabiscuit “hi” for us.
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Floral Management: Mississippi State University
Are floral students just the happiest students?
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Nannying: Sullivan University
Could either be the best or the worst.
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Popular Culture: Bowling Green State University
#Goals.
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Citrus: Florida Southern College
*Makes Beyoncé Lemonade joke*
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Cannabis Cultivation: Oaksterdam University
Dude. Yes.
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Bowling Industry Management And Technology: Vincennes University
Do the exams come with optional bumpers?
Decision-making: Indiana University
Hmmm, we’re on the fence with this one…
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