Career questions tagged college-majors
Each college will have a list of different majors to choose from. The college major will determine the requirements needed to graduate with a degree. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
For a student who would like to become a lawyer, what are the good majors for preparing for the LSAT?
I'm a high school student who wants to become a lawyer. I know that the LSAT requires a lot of critical thinking/analysis skills, and I know that there's a lot of different majors which you can take in order to do well, not just Political Science. That leaves me with a question; what are other strong majors in order to build the skills that are necessary to do well on the LSAT, and if someone is a lawyer now who didn't take a law/pre-law focused major, which one did you take?
What should my college and career plan in the future look like?
What should I do to determine which major I should pursue and should my major align with my career? Let me know
What are my options for majors if I wanted to do something in the dentistry field?
I am currently a sophomore in high school and want to do something in the dentistry field. If I major in biology over public health do I get less or more internship opportunities related to dentistry? Do certain majors limit options for job opportunities or career options in the future in the healthcare field?
What factors should I think about when deciding if I should double major?
Hi! I am a current junior in high school right now and am wondering what I should think about when choosing whether or not to double major. I am interested in business and psychology. Film too, but business and psychology is on top of my list.
What major should I pick for biology?
I'm a high school senior who is interested in genetics, forensics and lab studies, what majors would align with these the most? I have gotten accepted into biology and biotechnology programs but I am also interested in biomedical science, what's the difference?
What are the best majors for becoming a pediatrician?
I am eager to learn about which majors are most beneficial for becoming a pediatrician, as I want to make informed choices that will best prepare me for medical school and a career in medicine. Understanding the recommended academic paths—such as biology, chemistry, or other health-related majors—will help me focus my studies and develop the necessary foundation in science and patient care. By exploring the different options and requirements, I can set myself up for success on the journey to achieving my dream of becoming a pediatrician. So for anyone reading, please help on what majors is best
If you could go back and talk to yourself on your first day of medical school, what is the one piece of advice that would’ve changed the way you approached your training?
I’m an upcoming college freshman, and I’m still figuring things out, but I know I’m interested in the medical field and want to start off on the right path. I’d love some real advice from someone who’s already been through it. #fall25
Is majoring in architecture really as hard as people say it is?
I am currently a high school senior and have been interested in majoring in architecture for a while. However, recently I have been worried that I may struggle to find time for a job, for myself, and for what's important to me due to heavy coursework and intense projects. If the work is as time consuming as I have seen people online say, how can I manage this? #fall25
What are some stable careers should I get a major for if I'm interested in artistic stuff not doing excessive work ?
That's the type of person I am and I'm just looking in case there is something like that out there
What major would be best fit if I want to pursue Occupational Therapy, what scholarships are there to apply to in this field, and where would I go after a 4 year establishment to continue that goal?
Ever since I was small I knew I wanted to be an Occupational Therapist, and I’m having a tricky time seeing what majors is the best fit to pursue. Considering how expensive this field can be to pursue, I’m in need of some scholarships to make that happen.
What is one thing you wish you knew before choosing your major?
I am a currently senior in high school and I plan to attened college. I have many majors in mind and I'm not sure what to pick. #Fall25
How do I chose my college and major ?
How do I decide what college or university I want to go to and how do I chose what majors I want to chose
What should I study within Communications?
High school senior looking at college, specifically Communications. For those of y’all that studied/are studying that what specific concentrations did you study within the Communications field and how did it help you? What do you recommend if I have no ideas beyond that incredibly vague area of study?
Would Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering be the best fit for me?
I am interested in engineering and I want to stay close to the trades. (to be clear what I mean by the trades are the skilled construction trades like carpentry, electrical, and plumbing). I enjoy working with moving parts like with power tools, I like doing electrical wiring work, and I am interested in overseeing construction projects. According to my research I would enjoy doing something in each of the engineering categories above. Which one would allow me to be involved in the construction trades in a useful way?
Should I minor in music? Or even double major? Or just find some way to continue with music such as orchestra, lessons, etc.?
I've always been absolutely decided I want to pursue a pre-med path after high-school. But now I can't imagine myself without music. I primarily play the cello, but I also take piano lessons and play in an orchestra. I love learning about music history, composers, theory, etc.
What would be the best path to becoming a User-Interface (UI) Designer?
I want to become a UI designer and I am trying to find the best path to do that at the college I plan on going to. I want to go to UAH and I was wondering what the best major/minor pairing would be at that school? My current plan is to major in Information Systems and double minor in UX-design and Graphic Design.
After considering the amount of violence that Journalists go through on the daily, I still want to be one but I want to be safe and I wonder why type of Journalists would I need to be in order for me to be safe?
I decided to be a journalist after coming to the conclusion that I'm awful at math. Then, I did some research and realized the work that these Journalists put in and I value the way they still stand tall when times are tough.
Am I setting myself up to struggle when I come out of college by being an Art major or will there be many opportunities for success?
I am currently an art major, and I am content with this major, but now I am back having doubts because yesterday I was at a job fair, and a man I spoke to said he’s met many art majors and said it was difficult for them to find a job because so. He suggested that I should change my major. I’m not one that just does what someone tells me I should do based off of what they think is right for me. And I don’t like when someone makes me doubt or try to change the path I’m on, because then it feels like a desire to discourage me. I rather live out the experience on my own because even if what he says is true, it can turn out positively different for me. So, I’m wondering if any people who were art majors or have a bachelors in art can tell me how your experience was coming out of college and trying to jumpstart your career. Even though I am stern in making my own decisions, I want to hear from people like you who actually lived the experience. Overall, I just want to be successful in the world of interior design and be sure that the major I have and will get a degree in will support and not halter that goal.
Anthro or PolSci Should I switch Majors??
Hi! I am about to be a third year at UCLA and am trying to finalize what major I want. Currently I am a double-major with International Development studies and Anthropology, but I am considering switching to a double-major with International Development studies and Political Science with a minor in Anthropology. I would love any advice on which to pick? I am not sure what I want to do as a job, but I would like to either go into research or work for the state department (maybe not now with the way things are looking but I'm not sure). I am ahving a very hard time deciding what to do as I like both but don't love either. Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you so much!
What should I study in college if I want to become a pediatrician?
12th grade, first generation, medicine, college
What skills do I need to learn/have in order to be competitive in the field of industrial design?
I’m a junior in high school trying to find a career that I might want to continue with and maybe major. I enjoy designing, digital and traditional art, and learning how things work.
do I need to get my prerequisites done somewhere else to go to a SONOGRAPHY program ?
I looked at the U of M checklist and it said what prerequisites I need to enter the sonography program should I get my prerequisites done at a community college? ( I am a junior in HS)
Is it more difficult to get into a computer science major or a business major?
I am a senior in high school and I currently don't know what to major in I'm still undecided but I'm particularly interested in business and computer science or technology. I want to know if one is more difficult than the other to work towards?
Bioengineering vs Cell Biology - Which is better?
Hi! I'm a first year college student debating switching from cell and molecular biology to Bioengineering with a focus on molecular biology. While Bioengineering will keep me in college for longer, I hope that the major will get me a more competitive job in the future which more matches my interests of researching and developing new biotechnology. To what extent is this true?
What is something education majors should do to ensure they can become the best teacher they can be?
Are there any programs, clubs, or classes that can help better prepare students to become teachers?
What is best college major to choose if I can't afford law school? #Spring25
I'm a high school senior interested in law and politics. I have experience working on political campaigns, as well as writing and lobbying for legislation. I aspire to become an attorney, but if I am only able to obtain a bachelor's degree, I would like advice on which major would best support a career in law, lobbying, or political campaigns. #spring25
Should I double major in finance and computer science or major in finance and minor in cs to enter the fintech field?
While I don’t mind to double major, I’m just wondering if it’s necessary to put in the extra work to enter this competitive field.
What college major should I consider?
I am a rising college freshman who loves cars and know how they work. I am talented in remembering things and writing essays, and I am very intelligent.
What is the best way to choose a major?
There are so many choices. If there's more than one relevant major to what you want to do, how do you choose between them?
What is the best way to pick a college major?
I'm planning on majoring in accounting, but I'm still not firm on the idea, so I'm curious about the best way to make this decision.