In the long term, there is no clear correlation between undergraduate major and earnings. The issue is one of career path, and that (as discussed above) is only indirectly connected to area of study. While some fields (law, medicine) are associated with higher salaries than others, there is often no direct connection between major and the ability to pursue these careers. For example, English majors who complete their pre-medical requirements apply to medical school successfully and religious studies majors are admitted to law school.