Career questions tagged college-major
During their college education, students must declare a major or a focus area of study. Choosing a college major can be difficult if you are unsure about what you are passionate in. It is common for students to change their majors more than once throughout the... Read more Show less
Should I Major in pre-law and minor in political science if I want to be a immigration lawyer
Should I Major in pre-law and minor in political science if I want to be a immigration lawyer
diffrences between sciences?
I want to go to PVAMU but don't know what science I will enjoy and want to pursue
How would I become a marine life veterinarian What college path must I take and where should I go to receive the best education for this field??
I want to go into either the medical field or the marine-biology field. Should I go to a college to get a degree in biology? If so, which college? I would really appreciate some guidance on how I am going to achieve my dream job. Thank you!!
What are common problem that occur while studying Political Science in college?
I plan on studying Political Science in college and I want to have an idea on what the environment is like.
What college major should I pursue if I enjoy talking to people. I want to make enough money to live comfortably. I’m considering communications, business organization and leadership, and public relations. I would like to pursue a path that will lead to an internship that could lead to full time employment.?
I serve at a restaurant and often am praised for my communication skills, especially with adults. I would like to maximize on what I already know I do well.
What did you study after high school, and how did it help you become an entrepreneur?
Suppose I am a junior in high school right now and want to become an entrepreneur. What major do you think would suit me best?
How did you figure out what career was right for you?
How did you figure out what career was right for you?
How to become a mortician/embalmer?
I am a senior in high school, graduating spring of 2027. I hope to attend a nearby community college (only one in my state with this degree I can find). I plan to become an embalmer, and have taken Chemistry, Anatomy, Biology, and am currently taking Accounting (for the business side of things). I am unable to take Physcology, but I am taking sociology (for the grief side of things). Is there any other courses or research topics anyone would recommend? I do plan on someday owning, or at least managing a morgue. Also, I have read about interviews to get into the program. What sort of questions should I be prepared to answer? Many thanks!
How to choose a major properly? Is there a way be sure it is the one?
I'm a senior high school student. I love biology, and math (other science subjects are intersting for me but not fascinating like the ones above). Right now I`m thinking between medicine and biomedical engineering. Anatomy out of all biology topics interests me the most. But I`m also a fan of Math and I think there is not much of it when beeing a doctor. On the other hand, BME is much more unclear for me and not that defined. I`ve read the descriptions and different field they work in, but I`m still not sure if it`s that promising for the future, while being a doctor is clearly shown everywhere to be a great job, with great output. I`d like to know how the insides work in BME, and if there is a way to know if i`ll be interested in it. Would be greatful for any feedback from people working in these fields.
What classes should I choose in college?
I'm 15 and a Freshman in high-school, I hope to go to college nearby. I am unaware of what major I should take. I believe that I'm good at math, science, and English. I would like an academic scholarship, but I don't know if that will be possible. I want a major that will lead to a long lasting career that pays a good amount.
How to find major in college?
How to find major in college? I'm now a Junior, but I cannot define what major I really want to, so I will focus on the subjects that help me in that major.
What classes should I take in highschool as a freshman right now if I want to go towards medicine and becoming a pediatrician?
Im a freshman in highschool and need to start deciding and planning my classes I will be taking. I want some insight on classes that look good when getting into colleges if I want to go towards pre-med.
What AP/dual enrollment classes should I take?
I want to become an orthopedic surgeon and work closely with a pro sports team. The only AP class I'm in right now is AP Precalculus as a high school sophomore.
Which one is good?
I am a high school student and my major is engineering tell me about different fields of engineering with brief intro and their scope morover i want to build both raputation and money in that specific field futhermore what are top universities related that field and how many of them offer120% schoolarship
Advice needed for career path
I am a community college student planning to apply to Physical Therapy (DPT) school. I am currently trying to finish my prerequisites, but I realized that DPT programs ask for a bachelor's in some kind of science. I want to major in Kinesiology because it fits physical therapy the best. However, I know 4-year universities like Sac State require you to take at least a full year of classes with them to graduate, which costs a lot of money. Since DPT schools only care that I have any accredited bachelor’s degree and my science classes, is there a cheaper way for me to get my degree? Can I do an affordable online degree program, or get a bachelor's degree directly through a community college so I don't have to pay university tuition? Please let me know.
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am currently not enthusiastic about the clinical work it would entail. The real reason I want the degree is for security---if research ends up being too unstable, or if I need to take a break from education for any reason, clinical pharmacy seems like a good option financially and stability-wise. But as it stands, I really can't see myself doing it as a career---that simply isn't where my passion lies. So firstly: Does this plan make sense? Could someone with an educational background like the one I described be marketable to big pharma for research? If so, would someone with a PharmD (who has a heavy Organic Chem focus through electives, undergrad research, internships and summer programs, etc.) be marketable to PhD or fellowship programs in the realm of drug synthesis? Would it be possible to acquire the relevant experience to make it so, or would that pursuit conflict too strongly with pharmacy coursework/residency? Are there other, perhaps more straightforward ways to make it to the R&D roles I want, while still offering more secure and well-paying job options (without clinical focus, ideally)?
What careers should be considered if i am second-year scholor learning English language as a major and which skills should i collect before graduation?
If there are some career paths that i can not see, please remind me .
Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?
As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them offer a BSPS in undergrad. Although, for my future of plans of pursuing a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry (with the ultimate goal of doing R&D for big pharma), a BSc in Chemistry with an organic focus would suit my purposes quite well---and all Ivy Leagues certainly offer that. But from what I know, general STEM degrees like Chemistry do not offer much in the way of high-paying jobs. While I don't plan to work immediately after my undergrad (I would like to enter a PhD program right away), unforeseen circumstances may arise, and I want to be sure my degree qualifies me for a job that could support me in the meantime. All of this to ask: would a BSc in Chem from an Ivy League secure me a well paying job ($60k+), or is it not worth it to apply since that isn't my major of choice? Would it be worth it for other reasons? For context, I don't have any school in mind to apply Early Decision for, but if the Chem degree is worth it, I would do it for an Ivy. Is that a safe decision with all I have in mind?
College Applications/Schools List Deciding Career?
Hello I am a rising senior; I am wondering if anybody could give me advice on college applications. I live in Florida and I feel like staying in state would be a reasonable choice especially since it is expensive to go out of state. I want to major in Psychology and become a licensed psychologist. I am almost done completing my associate degree in high school. It would allow less money to pay for college. But I heard by my family that I should at least reach for some big schools out of state but I am unsure whether too. I have a couple listed but wondering if I should not apply for them. I will be applying for all universities in Florida and right now I have UT Austin, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, UT Dallas (I choose to put 3 schools in Texas since I really liked the atmosphere and the city there when I visited family). If anybody was in my position during college application season or decided to stay in state in Florida instead. What advice/guidance would you give? Also it would be really helpful if anybody majored in psychology and had any experiences of choosing a school in Florida that helped flourish their career.
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave my options open for other grad school paths, like PharmD ( strongly opposed to the idea of working pharmacy right now, but I may feel differently in 4 years and I want to have it on the table in case). I hear the hands-on experience you acquire in undergrad is more important than the name of your degree when it comes to being accepted in any PhD program. What can a first year do to set themselves up for success in that regard?
Between NUS and IIT which college and major are right for me?
I am a high school graduate who is currently deliberating between nus (national University of Singapore), bachelor in Biomedical Engineering and iit (Indian institute of technology), bachelor in medical science and engineering. I understand both are premier institutions and thus have trouble choosing. I'd like to know which has greater scope in the future, is there a necessity to pursue postgraduate in either, and which curriculum out of the two covers skills that employers are looking for. For reference I've attached a summary of both courses' curriculum below: IITM Medical Sciences and technology: • Foundational Sciences: Human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. • Engineering Tools: Signals and systems, fluid mechanics, biomaterials, and biomechanics. • Data & Tech: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, medical imaging, and healthcare data analytics. • Clinical Training: Mandatory hospital internships and hands-on clinical rotations. • Capstoning: Multi-disciplinary medical device design and drug discovery projects NUS Biomedical engineering: • An engineering foundation with specialized medical science and data literacy. • A common design and engineering core covering Python, machine learning, and mathematics • Transitions into major-specific courses like quantitative physiology, biomechanics, signal processing, and medical imaging. • A capstone design project and industry internship • Unrestricted electives for specialized tracks like tissue engineering or robotics. My own interests lie in the integration of biology and engineering, and their application in the real world, whether in industry on in research. So both courses are interesting to me personally. However i'm not sure how they fare in global job market. Thank you for your time.
Is majoring in Anthropology a good idea? Will I have a future in it??
I am planning on majoring in Anthropology. I have a fear that it is not the best due to how hard it is to get jobs after college. I really love the subject but am scared for my future with a degree in Anthro.
What can you do with the college minor Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? ?
What is the purpose of a college minor? What can you do with the college minor? Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? I'm an incoming college freshmen, I currently major in Pre-Nursing, but I don't know if I want to pursue it yet. Back in high school, I wanted to major in accounting, but I want to make sure I actually like accounting before I actually commit to accounting. So, I was thinking of minoring in accounting. I also doesn't want to spend extra years in university, so I want to make sure I change to the major I wanted to pursue in as soon as possible. Please help me out!
AP Exam Score Relevance for Architecture Major?
Hi, my name Sanvhi and I am planning to major in architecture. I am currently a junior and my dream school is University of Pennsylvania. I have listed the AP's I have taken with the score I have received, and the ones I plan to take. All the following AP's I hope to get a 5 on, but if I were to get a 4 on any, they would most likely be APUSH, both AP English's, and possibly Calculus AB or BC. I plan to put majority of my focus on AP Physics 2 and Research to show growth from a 4 in AP Physics 1 and Seminar to a 5 in those, as well as AP 3D Studio, Art History, and Calculus. AP World History Modern: 4 AP Microeconomics: 5 AP Precalculus: 5 AP Macroeconomics: 4 AP Seminar: 4 AP Physics 1: 4 AP Art History: AP Research: AP Calculus: AP English Language: AP Physics 2: AP 3D Studio Art: APUSH: AP Calculus BC: AP English Literature: Other than my exam scores, I have been doing research outside of school on architecture and domestic violence and plan to publish it, founder of the Engineering Club (integrated the Society of Woman Engineers program in it), applied for a SWE award (hopefully a recipient) and to be a SWE Influencer, applying for the Scholastic Art award and other architecture contest, SGA president for 3 years, and a youth ambassador for a domestic violence nonprofit working for university outreach. I have not taken the SAT yet, but plan to try my best to get around a 1500. I know nothing is set in stone and things can change with my results in contests, real SAT score, and more, but I was just wondering how important my AP scores would be for UPENN. Again I know there's no definite answer but I just wanted some others opinions! Thank you!!
What made you choose psychology or psychiatry over the other ?
I’m planning to start college next year at the age of 28 to become a child psychiatrist or psychologist after working in childcare with children who had high trauma for three years. Was curious on how you stuck out the long education? How hard was it to afford financially? Also, how do you handle your mental health while also handling others? I struggle with my own battles and wanted to know how possible it would be for someone who has a diagnoses to also provide therapy and medication for others? Can you also give me pros and cons for each job? I did use chat gpt for advice, but I still need a professional opinion because I have to know if I’m pre-med or not. Overall my question is, does the additional investment in becoming a psychiatrist produce a sufficiently better financial return?
Is Nuclear Neuroradiologist a real career path I can take?
I've been on a long journey trying to find a career I want to pursue, and this one sounds very promising to me. However, the only problem is that I can't find any real information about it besides AI overviews. I'm starting to believe this isn't a viable option to consider. If anyone has real information about this career, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it.
Conflicted on whether i should do classics at a good university or finance and accounting at mid university ?
Im resitting my alevels in math and economics, with classics as a new alevel, i previously failed physics, honestly i would really enjoy classics but it clashes with expectations, its unconventional to my parents, who’s approval i would need to gain, but F&A is vocational and straightforward, but i would only apply to mid tier Russel groups, compared to applying to classics at ucl, kcl- even though i am a resit student. Any advice?
7th grade Career TIPS
Does anyone have anything recommended that helped them a lot that I should do or join for my passion, neurosurgery? Anything else that can impress the Medical admission officers? I'm planning to graduate College at the ends of Highschool with a Bachelor's Degree of neuroscience by doing College Credits in 7th grade. I'm in 7th grade as of right now. I also recently took a test called the NNAT3, and scored a 143, planning to join MENSA. Thank you! #medical doctor #doctor #neuroscience #neurologist #neurosurgeon #neurosurgery #biomedical #medical-education #accounting #finance #nurse #registered-nurse #nursing-education #pediatric-nursing #nursing #nurse-practitioner #surgeon #oral-surgery #neurosurgery #general-surgery #teacher #teacher-training #highschoolsenior #highschool-advice #middleschool #middleschoolstudent #giftedandtalented
MIS or Supply Chain? Struggling with degree.
Hi! I am a senior at Metro State University and will be graduating in Spring 2027 with a Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, but I have been considering switching my major to Supply Chain. I am already very deep into my current major and am unsure whether MIS will offer strong career opportunities after graduation. I have been unable to find an internship, and as a first-generation student, I am feeling anxious about my future and career prospects. I would love to hear any advice you might have, and I'd also like to know what career opportunities are typically available for MIS graduates.