You don’t have to hang up your trucker cap. Sure, you may need to save the PBR for after hours, but I assure you, there is a college degree just for you, oh hipster. It’s not 1999 anymore; modern day hipsters are king of the design markets: web, industrial, fashion, food, advertising, and marketing. They also flock to majors with heavy intellectualizing and the creative arts. We’ve found these to be the 7 most hipster majors:
Industrial Design
Hipsters love cool design; that’s why you’re probably reading this on an Apple product. The applied art and science to make better design and usability of a product. Strong emphasis on developing a brand and marketing. ID (Industrial Design) often overlaps with engineering design; its leaning is on user-interface aspects of a product. However, according to Wikipedia, both focus on the connection between a product, user, and environment
- Education
Minimum of a Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (note: B.I.D. is a 5 year program).
Agriculture
Nothing is hipper than gardening, especially urban gardening. Sometimes called Agricultural Science, this major can lead to to many different occupations. This degree program prepares graduates for work with growing, farming, raising farm animals and creating sustainable systems for natural resources.
- Education
2 and 4 year degrees available. Associates and Bachelor of Science in the following concentrations; Food Science, Agricultural Journalism, Farming.
Creative Writing
Every hipster worth his thick black glasses has a half-finished novel on the laptop. Creative Writing majors utilize their imaginations, tell stories, sharpen their verbal skills and develop a professionalism in their craft.
- Education
minimum of 4 year Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), recommended Masters of Fine Art (MFA).
Graphic Design
If you’ve seen an advertisement that really grabbed you, odds are a hipster on a Mac created it. Create images to be used in advertisements, logos, packaging and print publications as well as in digital form for websites.
- Education
GED/H.S. requirement. Highly encouraged to receive formal training at the college level, BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art) or Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
Fashion Design
You’re a fashion plate. Everyone in the neighborhood looks to see what you’re wearing. This major shows students how to create apparel for a variety of markets while considering the creative and technical elements as well as market price factors.
- Education
Entry level is BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art); recommended Masters of Fine Art (MFA).
Photography
Instagram much? Then learn real photography. Skills in photo-making, point-and-shoot, and lighting can lead to careers in advertising, media, museums, or art galleries.
- Education
Entry level is BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art), highly recommended Masters of Fine Art (MFA).
Philosophy
Your opinions matter. A degree in philosophy trains students in analytical thought and persuasive argument. Philosophy major attracts a wide range of options for future careers amongst the liberal arts because of their ability to conduct thorough research, speak and write clearly, solve problems, think creatively and imaginatively.
- Education
4 year degree (Bachelor of Art)
Conclusion
Look around you: it’s a hipster’s world. As we get deeper into the post-industrial digital world, the creative class is rising. Develop your skills, build your resume, improve your self-discipline, and prove your value through a reputable post-secondary degree, and you’ll be a step ahead of your peers.
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