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

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.

What are the career paths or jobs for an undergraduate student majoring in Spanish and Linguistics?
I am a current senior studying both of these majors, it hasn't been long since I decided to change my major and I've been unsure of what career path I should take care of after graduating university. I've been leaning more towards using my Spanish major as a translator/interpreter but I'm not sure what companies, organizations, etc. I should apply for.

What major(s) should I consider?
I’m a junior in high school looking to pick out a college major, but I’m not sure what to decide. I already know what I want to be- Physician Assistant. Some interests or things I’ve liked is how the human body works/ functions, pregnancy and babies, anatomy, or aiding the injured and helping them recover. Sometimes I gain an adrenaline rush from watching emergencies like on TV. What major should I choose based on my interests?

Will it be hard to double major when I get to college?
I'm in 9th and I want to double major in college. I want to get my business degree and my education degree But I'm nervous its gonna be to hard for me to handle.

I've always wanted to be a Pediatric Oncologist, what should I major in?
I've been looking into what majors I should pick and I'm confused. Send Help!

What did animal physical therapists major in when they went to college?
I was thinking of becoming an animal physical therapist because of the salary and because I get to work hands-on with animals. I have looked into biology as a major but I'm not sure if I should go through with biology or psychology as a major. There's also animal science so I'm just wondering what a good recommendation for what to major in would be.

Should I major in business or finance in college if I am interested in selling stuff for profit? #Fall24 #Fall24?
I am currently a junior in high school reselling game accounts and cosmetics.

What should I consider when selecting a career?
I am currently a high school senior and college applications are around the corner. I am unsure what career I want to pursue and want advice about it.

What should I do if I don't want to take the major I wanted anymore?
What if question

What career paths could I take in Computer Science?
My name is Nathaniel and I am a senior at Galileo High School. I wanted to major in computer science but I haven't decided which field to major in, so I wanted some insight on the fields.

What are the best carrier majors in civil Engineering?
What are the best carrier majors in civil Engineering. I am a student aspiring to venture into civil Engineering. It could be confusing sometimes to choose a major in Engineering Due to the fact that they’re varieties of field to major and right now I don’t know if I should major in structures or concrete, plus I am very good with building designs so right now I’m confused on the right path to go considering the fact that I really want to study engineering. Please can someone help narrow down the options so I could pick a more relatable course

How to decide what career path to pursue?
I want to obtain insight on how many of you chose your college majors and decide what career path to pursue. I am soon to enter my journey to college and need to start organizing my lists, the pro's and con's of my potential careers. Some facts about me are I enjoy science, I would like to consider myself naturally good at it, I passed A's in chemistry, forensic science, and biology. I am also participating in a law enforcement class and so far I am gaining knowledge and skills that are useful to my daily life. Essentially, I would like some opinion's how to decide what to pursue! Thank you

How to find good colleges that majors in being a surgeon?
Hi my name is Sylvester and I'm in college trying to look for the best career path and the the best college applications that majors in being a surgeon

what major is good for dentistry?
Senior in Highschool, I enjoy psychology but wanted to know other majors that may have a more straightforward path to dentistry.

Is computer science a good field to get into, what are the pro and cons of it How would you prepare for it?
I am a senior and do not really know what major is right for me. The only major I have considered is computer science because everything else doesn't seem right for me.

What college that offer Science, Technology and Society Major?
I've been looking into my college majors and have found interest in a rather niche major. I'm also interested in finding majors similar to this one too.

Would I be able to become a Band Director while majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies?
I am a freshman in high school and I am looking at colleges on the website Collegevine, and lots of schools are saying they do not have music education majors, but they offer minors in music or interdisciplinary Studies. What majors/minors do I need to pursue in order to become a band director?

What would be the best major for someone planning on applying for the FBI?
I’m getting ready to apply to colleges and this entire time my plan has been to major in criminology (or homeland security if offered) and minor in sociology. But, before that I plan on going to the marine corps but doing reserves so I can go to college while enlisted. I would like to switch to active duty after graduating college, and after finishing my contract I’d like to apply for the FBI. This has been my plan for quite a while but now I keep seeing things saying criminology and sociology are useless majors for the FBI and that “they’re not competitive enough”. Should I switch my majors (if so, what would suit me better), or should I stick with my original majors? Thank you in advance for the help!

What type of colleges offer strong programs for perfusion ?
strong college programs

What should I consider when deciding on a major and picking a college?
I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm still working on choosing what I want to go to college for. I might be interested in psychology, law, or finance, but I also really enjoy art and design. What kinds of things should I consider before making my final choice?

I want to be a police officer, I live in a small town called Brazil in Indiana but I would like to move to Florida when I become an adult and get the money. Should I go to college and possibly start in Indiana or start out in Florida?
Thank you for the answers!

Question for a Nuclear Engineer:
Question for a Nuclear Engineer: As a Nuclear Engineer, would I study how to reduce/ eliminate radioactive waste & create protective gear against radiation? If not, what field do I need to enter to study this or where else can I study this?

How do I find the best college for my intended major and career path?
I start my senior year in august

Hey, I am currently going into my freshmen year at Unc Chapel Hill, I am very excited but still trying to decide what I should major in, I enjoy being organized in everything, and I love learning new things and leveling up in everything I do, I also love doing creative stuff such as dance, and theatre and love when I get that chance to mix both skills, any suggestions on majors?
suggestions for college major?