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What bugs entomology majors? Sorry, we almost got through the whole thing, but we really couldn't resist.

Ahem.

The bulk of entomologists are pretty happy, and why wouldn't they be? They get to work with insects, their great love. There are lots of fun options, especially if you're not totally terrified of things with too many legs, no lungs, and big, bitey mandibles...okay, we're not cut out to be entomologists. Like, at all. But you could be.

You're not looking at a ton of money. You can make a living, although most of the good jobs will require a graduate degree. You could literally become a Master of Insects, if only for the name. Cool names aside, you're best off going all the way and forcing everyone to call you "doctor." You've earned it, and you have an army of bugs if anyone decides to show you disrespect. At least you should.

This is the kind of major that you do if you're truly into the very specific area it encompasses. If you are, more power to you. You'll make a living amongst your disgusting, nightmare-fuel friends, and you'll be happy. If you're only kind of into bugs, try literally any other major.

But hey, you can still keep a fun entomologist friend who likes to thrust newly discovered beetles into your face. #lifegoals

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