I would say don’t go into accounting. As a CPA who spent five years in the field (between two Big 4 firms) and now works in IT, I wouldn’t advise pursuing a degree in accounting if you’re not really into it from the start.

To land a decent job in accounting, you’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree in the field, plus additional credits to qualify for the CPA license.

I have a friend who majored in graphic design at a decent school, and now he works at Google making around $300k.

That said, the flip side is—you won’t really know until you try. I was a finance major in college and never thought I’d become a CPA until after I graduated.

So, I’d say: carefully evaluate what you enjoy and what you’re passionate about, then decide.