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
What types of real-world experiences (like internships or projects) are integrated into the business program?
What types of real-world experiences (like internships or projects) are integrated into the business program?
How is the symbolic systems major at Stanford?
I'm interested in applying as an undergraduate for the symbolic systems major and would love more insight into how it is and job prospects.
Equine Therapy Degrees?
I'm planning on going back to get my bachelor's degree upon completing my associate's degree. What equine therapy degrees would be good? I want to be a therapeutic horseback riding instructor.
What colleges in Texas are best for a student who wants to pursue a career in orthodontics. What major should I choose?
I am an incoming high school senior and want to choose the best college in Texas. What colleges have the best pre dental programs that will help me stand out for dental school applications. I was thinking about Texas A&M or UT in Austin.
What is the difference in the 0-6 program and 2-4 program for PharmD, and which is more beneficial?
Alright, I'm back as a senior now! Getting into the detail for college, I decided I'm going into pharmaceutical science (if they have) or biochemistry. Some schools offer PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), so I am planning on doing that but there's two paths. One is the direct entry, where I go straight into PharmD for 6 years (0-6 program) , or I go in as undergrad for 2 years through pre-pharm then transfer to PharmD for 4 years (2-4 program). What's like the pros and cons and which one would be more beneficial
Which Career Path, Major, & Industry Should I Go Into?
Hello! I’m a high school student preparing to apply to college very soon. I’ve spent the past four years fully immersed in business and marketing—I’ve worked as a marketing intern, served as a state officer for Business Professionals of America, and received multiple awards in the field. I would also say I have a talent for it as I am very creative and business minded. However, recently I’ve experienced a shift. I’ve been deeply drawn to advocacy—especially in supporting underserved communities, advancing youth education globally, and championing women’s rights and access to resources. It feels like this is what I’m truly meant to do, and I want to take that passion to a professional level. I’ve started looking into careers in law, policy, and even advocacy-focused marketing, but I’m still uncertain about the right direction to pursue in college. As someone who’s navigating this transition, I’d be so grateful for any advice you could offer—whether on combining these interests or exploring pathways that align with my purpose.
do your extracurriculars in high school have to be related to your major?
I'm in 4 clubs in school and I have leadership positions in most of them, but none of them are related to mechanical engineering. Is that ok if I don't necessarily want to go to an ivy league/t20 school but still want to go to honors programs such as ASU barrett or something?
How do I know which major is best for me to select in Universities?
Hello, I'm a junior looking for Universities that I want to attend to. I want to be a Software Engineer and also enter in Cybersecurity probably in the future. Right now my main focus is attending the University of Washington or Washington State University but I have little guidance in how to make sure to select the specific major that I would want to do. Can anyone help guide me?
Thank you.
How important is it to colleges that your extracurriculars in high school match up with your future major I want to go into mechanical engineering, but all the clubs I am in aren't related to that. I'm not looking to go into an ivy or a top 20, but I would like to be considered competitive for other good schools like Purdue or Georgia/Virginia Tec?
How important is it to colleges that your extracurriculars in high school match up with your future major? I want to go into mechanical engineering, but all the clubs I am in aren't related to that. I'm not looking to go into an ivy or a top 20, but I would like to be considered competitive for other good schools like Purdue or Georgia/Virginia Tec
How to figure out community college and everything needed to know?
I just graduated high school last week and was going to take some time off before heading to community college. I have decided to go for Community College in Spring 2026 but am really confused on how to do this. When it comes to community college, I am going to go through them for General Studies so its more affordable before I transfer to an accredited college. I don't really know how and when to apply, what my school year would be considered (is it 2025-2026 or is it 2026-2027?), what scholarships are best to apply to now or later, how to complete Fafsfa and when I should apply for that? Another thing I'm worrying about is my projected field I wish to go into is Vet tech/animal care field but the community college does not have specific program for that at all. Can I just choose classes such as biology and chemistry and would that count to work for that? Like my degree is associates in Biology? I have no idea.
Can anyone help me with a school assignment?
I need to interview a lawyer for an assignment. Here are the questions: 1. What is your area of expertise? 2. What is your salary? 3. What is a normal work day look like for you? 4. If you could go back in time, would you have still chosen this career path? 5. What is the most rewarding part of your work, and what is the most difficult? 6. What is the main advice you would give students who want to pursue this career? Thank you so much in advance!
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT? Major and Job
Hello. I'm sorry this is going to be long. I am doing BA in Humanities (2nd year). I need to choose a major for my 3rd year. I love reading stories. So English is an option for me. However, I have also grown a liking for Sociology. I wanted to work in a publishing house. But I have no experience or any such thing and somehow I cannot bag an internship too. I don't want to do Masters next. I want to get a job and help my family out since we are somewhat economically constrained right now. For that, I am willing to learn new things. Just so that I could land a job and help my family out. Could someone please help me choose a major and let me know what you all think my next step should be? p.s: i have seen many data analysts and digital marketer online earning good money. is it really possible? would i be able to land a job with that?
I’m needing a little help with rather or not my choice of study was the right move I initially was studying digital media with a minor in journalism for 2 years in community college and when I transferred to university after a semester I decided to switch over to public relations I’m a little on edge because I don’t really know what to do I love being able to be creative and create stuff but I also want to be in a field of study that offers a livable salary do you think my decision was smart and what other fields would be recommended to me?
I really love tech and media and things of that nature
What do you think would be better? Is my plan a good choice ??
I plan on doing bsc forensic science and criminology with chemistry and zoology as combination subs. I then want to get a msc in anatomy to persue phd in neurology. I am intrested in both crime related filed and research related field mainly brain stuff. And having a forensic degree will widen my job options as well. But my mother keeps tell me to take anatomy for both bsc and msc. What do you think is a better option??
I’m a 19-year-old international student in the U.S., currently in my first semester. My major is Business with a concentration in Finance. While I like certain aspects of it, I’m not entirely sure if I want to pursue it long-term. I often feel confused about whether it’s truly the right path for me. My parents, like many traditional and conservative ones, would prefer I pursue a field like medicine. They don’t force me, but I know they hope I’ll follow a path that leads to a stable and respected career. I do like biology, and sometimes I consider nursing, but I’m not sure that it’s the right fit for me either. Right now, I feel passionate about earning a business degree and doing pilot training alongside it. Still, I often question whether that’s the best choice for me or not. I really want to make a clear decision soon so I can plan my next steps without wasting more time. I already feel like I’ve lost some time being unsure, and I don’t want that to continue. ?
I’m a 19-year-old international student in the U.S., currently in my first semester. My major is Business with a concentration in Finance. While I like certain aspects of it, I’m not entirely sure if I want to pursue it long-term. I often feel confused about whether it’s truly the right path for me. My parents, like many traditional and conservative ones, would prefer I pursue a field like medicine. They don’t force me, but I know they hope I’ll follow a path that leads to a stable and respected career. I do like biology, and sometimes I consider nursing, but I’m not sure that it’s the right fit for me either. Right now, I feel passionate about earning a business degree and doing pilot training alongside it. Still, I often question whether that’s the best choice for me or not. I really want to make a clear decision soon so I can plan my next steps without wasting more time. I already feel like I’ve lost some time being unsure, and I don’t want that to continue.
What to do if I am finishing an associates degree in Marketing but want to later obtain bachelors in Psychology??
I have a lot going on . I am 33. I am a massage therapist. I have quite a bit of student loan debt. I have quite a bit of aspirations. I am currently finishing my associates in marketing management. What is some advice on navigating towards a bachelor degree in psychology? I've found my passion later in life. Working with planned parenthood is what I believe my goal to be. I am very passionate about the increase of children growing in dysfunctional environments due to unready parents. How can I fulfill this passion? A degree is desired but maybe there are other routes.
Is there a major that fulfills most medical school requirements without being a pre-med program?
I'm unsure if I want to attend medical school in the future, but I’d like to be prepared—while still earning a degree that leads to a good job if I choose a different path.
Online degrees
What are degrees that can be completed fully online or 80% online?
What are some undergraduate schools to get into vet school Also, what majors do I need to take so I can get into vet school??
What are some undergraduate schools to get into vet school? Also, what majors do I need to take so I can get into vet school? I am in high school and is looking forward to becoming a veterinarian. I thought at first it was only 4 years and done, you become a veterinarian but actually you need to go to college or university, get a bachelor's degree and get into vet school.
Which MS Finance Program should I choose?
Hello!! I will be pursuing a master's in Finance this year. I got accepted to 3 universities, but I don't know which one I should pick. I'm coming straight out of undergrad with a Bachelor's in liberal arts and haven't been able to secure any finance-related internships. So, I decided to do a master's in finance to pivot in my career. My goals are to be a financial analyst or an Investor relations professional, and I would like to pivot my career in financial planning down the line. I got accepted into MS QF from Northeastern, MSF from Ohio State, and MFIN from UCI. Which one should I pick based on my career goals? I live in CA currently and I got a 25k scholarship to attend UCI, 16k for Ohio, and 10k for Northeastern.
What major/minor would be most beneficial to go alongside an associates in Diagnostic Sonography?
As a 17 year old Junior in High school, I have been looking into studying a higher level of education pass obtaining an associate’s in Diagnostic Sonography. I want to have a bachelors degree that would allow me to have versatility in job opportunities alongside sonography. I enjoy working hands on, alongside people, and creating a safe environment for others.What kind of major should I be pursuing to open higher positions in the Ultrasound Technician field?
Hi if I am interviewing for an avid survey online for college how may answer to this question for an AVID interview "What is the biggest obstacle that you have ever had to overcome, and how did you do it?"
Hi if I am interviewing for an avid survey online for college how may I answer to this question "What is the biggest obstacle that you have ever had to overcome, and how did you do it?"
Can a degree in Mechanical Engineering qualify me for a job in Hardware Engineering, or is a different background typically preferred?
I am really into Computers and its components. I will starting College in August and will be taking Mechanical Engineering as my major, and I was wondering if a Mechanical Engineering could help me get a job in the Hardware Engineering field after I graduate. Are both fields similar enough to allow me to work in a Hardware Engineering field or just strictly Mechanical Engineering?
Starting an accounting major, what specific jobs should I take?
I am committing to an accounting major, which I start my first year of college this fall. As I go through college, are there specific jobs that would benefit me from my major?
How can I have both music and Electrical Engineering in my career?
I'm very passionate about music and plan to get a degree in electrical engineering. In what ways do people combine these two for their career? #Spring25
Is there a degree comparable to a MLIS degree?
Ideally, I'll be looking into going to college for a Library Science degree but I want to know if there is something similar that might be more available.
What should I be looking for when it comes to art colleges?
Is there anything I should avoid or go for in these cases? #Spring25
How do I truly know I am getting into the right profession and when should I call it quits if I am no longer interest in my major Also how much money should I save up before attending college for day-to-day living; groceries, gas, and more. ?
(I am a female senior in highschool)