Career questions tagged double-major
For people who have done double-majors (preferably in unrelated degrees), what was it like ?
Were you stuck studying in your room most of the time? Did you have time for other hobbies or jobs? What did you schedule look like? What advice to you have about double majoring?
How can I efficiently double major in engineering and theater?
I am a senior in High School, going to UCSD, planning on double-majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Theater. Any advice on study habits, course selection, and time management to help make that happen? I am very passionate about both fields and hope to create careers in both as well, not one career that includes both like tech theater or set design. How can I make this happen without burning out from taking so many courses?
Should I double major if I plan to become a high school teacher?
For college students who are doing a double major, would you recommend it? I want to take Mathematics and Computer Science, but I can't decide between the two. I want to be a high school teacher after college, would double majoring help with that?
What's the difference between a major and a minor, how do I know which one to take alongside my first major?
I want to do journalism, but also want to pair it with either political science or sociology. Should I double major in journalism as well as one of those or just take a minor?
What are the benefits of double majoring in Psychology & Biology
I am currently majoring in BS Psychology and have a minor in Biology. I graduated high school with my AA, so this is my first year in college and I've realized I enjoy Biology and lab work more than psychology. I work as a behavior therapist, and while I enjoy the job, I feel more drawn to biology than psychology. I'm considering adding another year of college to complete a double major in both studies, making my college experience 3 years instead of 2. I want to pivot and find a career in lab research, possibly combining the two if possible. I'm not 100% on the specific research study, at present I want a major that will allow me to apply for entry level lab positions. Then after gaining experience, apply for grad school and enter more specific research. How feasible is this goal? Would a minor in biology allow the same goals? Or will a major provide more lab opportunities and further study? Thank you for your time!
What should I double major in?
As a future English Major, I feel that my college journey should likely include a double major. However, as someone who really is only good at writing, I'm conflicted as to what I should double major in. Any suggestions?
What are some career options in the field of neuroscience?
Hello, I am currently in my second year at college, at a local community college. At this college, I have mainly completed only prerequisites and nothing to help a further career choice. I will be graduating with an associate of arts this spring. Afterwards, I plan on transferring to the University of Central Missouri. My original plan is to attend UCM for a degree in Fashion Business Textiles; however, from a young age, I've always wanted to be a neurosurgeon. I would never be able to be a surgeon, though, because I have frequent hand tremors. It occurred to me that I don't have to be a surgeon to have a career in relation to neuroscience. I still wish to achieve my bachelor's in Fashion Business but was also wondering about careers in neuroscience for a potential double major. I would be willing to further my education to a master's degree if I find the right career for me. Any ideas? Thank you!
Should I double major in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering?
Hi, I'm a college freshman majoring in biomedical engineering. I'm planning on going into the field of prosthetics after graduation. Biomedical engineering at my university doesn't have a specialty for prosthetics so I was wondering if double majoring in mechanical engineering would get me the knowledge I'm looking for. Is a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering enough? #Fall25
As a high school senior, how do I double major in college?
I want to double major in English and business, but for all of my college applications it only allows me to pick one. I am not sure how to indicate that I would like to double major.
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!
Should I double major or begin my masters?
I have enough credits for college to graduate within 3 years but I am not sure if i should double major or graduate early and begin my masters. What should I do?
What double major is most helpful to get with Accounting?
I want to major in Accounting and become a private accountant, but thanks to my dual enrollment classes in high school, I have an extra semester where I can add a double major (or graduate early). I'm considering Economics as my second major, but I don't know if this will be beneficial in real life. Are there specific majors that pair especially well with accounting? And is a double major likely to be worth it? #Spring25
How much extra dedication/input is necessary to be able to double major? #Spring25
I am thinking about double majoring in Political Science and either Economics or CS. How would this compare to pursuing one major?
How to have a business and nursing major at the same time Or should I pick between the two? Or I could also do pre-nursing or pre-med to have my options more open. #Spring25?
For more context I am going to Brescia University in Owensboro. They have an excellent business program and also have a decent pre nursing program. I will also be playing basketball.
Getting a double major in Psych (BA) and Fashion design, any advice?
I'm thinking of getting a double major in Psychology (BA) and Fashion design. I am currently 17 years old, a Junior in high school, and have a GPA of 4.1 weighted/3.76 unweighted. Do you have any advice? Any programs or community college classes you would suggest? Colleges with good programs I should apply to?
What is some advice you have about earning a double major in cybersecurity and biology?
I’m in the 11th grade and partake in a dual enrollment program revolving around cybersecurity. I also take interest in being a healthcare worker. What are some things I would need to know in order to be successful?
What colleges are best for either majoring in math with an art minor, or double majoring in both?
I'm a high school junior looking for larger colleges in the Northeast. I don't want to go to a small liberal arts school or any fancy prestigious schools, but would prefer a larger college. I want to continue doing art but don't want to pursue it as a career. What colleges have the best math and arts programs that work well together?
What should I do as an extracurricular activity in high school if I want to double major in business management and finance (I am a 9th grader/Freshman)?
For now, I have only been doing 3, I am a varsity wrestler on my school's wrestling team. I help coach the youth wrestlers(middle schoolers). Lastly, I am a math tutor that helps with Algebra 1-2 and 3-4, and Geometry 1-2. I would appreciate any advice that could help me get into a good college.
I would like to be a double major but I'm planning to go to city college, will I still be able to double major despite doing the transferring process? #Fall24
I'm a junior in high school, and I've really been considering my options for college. I plan to be a doctor and would like to double major in neuroscience and psychology. The city college route also saves me a lot of money.
Is there any major that allows me to study mechanical and civil engineer, if so, would it be worth it? #Fall24
I'm a senior who decided to major in an engineering career. Yet, I'm not sure about if I should take one or both since I heard some pros and cons from family and friends in this situation.
Does working to get a dual or double major take up a lot of your free time?
I'm in high school currently. I am interested in both Criminology and Forensic Science and I haven't been able to find a major/career that incorporates both, so I am thinking of double or dual majoring.
How can I successfully double major in Finance and Fashion Journalism?
One problem I feel like I can get stuck in is that, I feel like I might be too hyper focused on one major or I feel like because I am majoring in two majors I might get overwhelmed. What are the outcomes of this? Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
What do I need to look into when it comes to majoring in journalism?
I want to double major in Finance and Journalism as I am interested in fashion journalism Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
What are some other options other than a double major?
For a while, I was planning on double majoring in voice and piano performance. Now I'm a bit worried that a double major might take up too much time. So what are some other options? I have much more experience in piano, but I would really like to get a degree in both? I'm not really sure what to do pls help! I am planning on attending Oral Roberts University.
Are there any careers that would allow me to pursue nuclear engineering AND musical theater ?
My current goal is to double major in those two subjects at University of Michigan (hopefully with a scholarship, as it's out of state and EXPENSIVE), but from what I've found, it's practically impossible to find a way to do them both "in the real world" I don't want to look back and regret not doing theater, but I know it's not the most practical career. I'm not the best at nuclear science or engineering, but I have time to improve my skills. Is there anything out there for me (that pays well, LOL)?
What does it take to double major?
Hi, I am currently a sophomore high school student that is also minoring in psychology and will be earning my associates in 2025-2026. I am looking to double major in psychology and sociology. I'm not the greatest in statistics or maths so I am comprehending whether or not I should double major in psychology or just stick with sociology. Starting my associates has shined a light on how demanding (time-wise) college coursework can be. I deal with mental health problems like Bipolar disorder, and other issues that make it hard to stay on track sometimes, and can easily lead to burnout. When it comes to work, I always have the habit of prioritizing work first, and then my mental health (this has been something I've been working on recently). With a double major, I understand that I will possibly have less time to do certain things, like working, which would put me into a deep hole of financial instability. And there is the possibility of my mind and body giving out. If I do decide to double major, is there anything I can do to lessen the rate of these risks? If you have double majored, can you tell me a bit how you schedule things like working, and time for yourself?
What is a good major?
I'm a high school senior trying to figure out what to major in
When it comes to postgraduate applications, does a person studying a major and a minor have a disadvantage compared to someone studying a dual major degree in the same fields?
If so, how big of a disadvantage?
can you take pre-law if you intend on doing a double major/dual degree program?
I'm a high school senior and am currently applying to colleges/universities and want to study law and music performance. I know a lot, if not most schools, have pre-law programs. If I apply to a dual-degree or double major program, can I do the pre-law program and music performance? or would I have to choose a major (e.g. political science, psychology) alongside the music performance. Hope this makes sense! Thank you so much