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Major matters: Not all college degrees created equal

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Hiring of graduated on the uptick, but certain majors much more in demand; avoid communications

Accounting student Anne Rose will already have a job waiting when she receives her degree next week. Psychology major Echo Presgraves, another member of the Class of 2012, won't be so fortunate.

Rose, 22, credits her choice of major as paving her way. She signed a contract with PricewaterhouseCoo

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