Career questions tagged major
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
What kind of jobs or careers can you get with a Psychology 4- year bachelors degree ?
I'm a high school senior who is interested in social and medical science degrees, and am currently looking into psychology. I'm trying ti figure out what field might be right for me.
What is the best way to become a counselor or teach Arabic in the U.S. with a foreign degree #Fall25?
I’m a community college student studying Academic English. I already have a bachelor’s degree from another country, and I’m interested in becoming either a counselor or an Arabic instructor in the U.S. What steps should I take to reach one of these careers?
How to take a broad Major and narrow it down into a stable and secure career path?
I am currently entering the Creative Technologies Major at UC Santa Cruz. It is a relatively new major and has not been around for long so I know I wont be able to get a lot of hyper specific help. The major has many different pathways to follow and I'm excited to see where my passions and knowledge take me, but I'm growing a bit concerned as to where I need to narrow down my career. I know that internships and project opportunities are a great start and once I begin classes next year i will be looking further into what is offered. Id just like some advice as to finding what's right for me inside the major and how to get there.
Should I pursue what I actually like in college (considering major and likely careers resulting), or should I pursue a major with a career with a more successful prospective career?
For example, I love art and deep down I want to pursue something art-related, but it is hard to advance and earn money as an artist. Therefore, I am considering a Business major and Chinese, even though I have no real drive for business, I am just assuming it will be easier for me to find a financially comfortable job after school.
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 turnover rate for Finance major to Accounting majors?
About how many change majors from Finance to Accounting? what are the clear differences that would make someone who's unsure on finance change to accounting?
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 is the major that has to work with math the most?
I'm a junior in high school think about what college major i should i get. please advise!
How much does my college major really influence whether I’ll land my dream job? #Spring25
Choosing a major often feels like one of the most important decisions in college. Many students are told that their major will define their career path — but in reality, the connection between what you study and what you do after graduation isn't always direct. How much does my college major really influence whether I’ll land my dream job, considering that many careers today seem to prioritize skills, experience, and networking over the specific degree earned? Is it possible that what I study in college may not be as crucial as how I apply that knowledge and build relevant experiences outside of the classroom?
What are some specific jobs you can pursue with an international business degree?
I am very interested in this major and it is not a common one amongst most. I wanted to know some more specific jobs I could pursue after college with my degree.
How should I choose my specific field of work?
I am a 20 year old student who is studying human resources but still have no clue what specific field I want to persue
What is the most useful minor for someone with a Biochemistry major?
I'm interested in working in the Pharmaceutical industry or research!
What minor would best supplement a major in Economics?
I'm an 18-year-old high school senior about to graduate in less than 2 months. I plan to attend a four-year university as an Economics major. But to further my education pertaining to finance, what's the best kind of minor to study along with it (Accounting, Statistics, etc.). #Spring25
What is the best way to manage a major and minor?
I am a freshman majoring in psychology and minoring in biology. Any tips on managing a major and minor where the workload is different?
Generally, what kind of jobs can I get into with a Business Administration degree? Any tips on what I can expect for this major as well?
Hello! I'm currently majoring in Bus Ad and I am wondering what can I expect with this major. I know this major is quite broad, but I'm also hoping to know what jobs this major can get. I would love to get advice for this major overall too!
As a music major, where should I go to college?
I plan to major in music. For my bachelor's degree, is it smarter to go to an in-state school to try to save some money, or is it worth it to try to get into the best conservatory I can? For context, if I go to an in-state school I would be considering the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University.
How can you help me to find scholarships towards my major?
I am a first generation freshman English Education major at Southern Connecticut State University. I am excited to be studying at Southern but am concerned about the cost.
Which a level subjects are best for psychology?
I’m an 11th grade student wanting to study ba psychology in university. And maybe work in a legal psychology related field in the future. I’m taking biology, maths, psychology in a levels. Other than these three should I take English literature or sociology? Sociology is more psychology related but literature is more credited. Also are there any online research programs or internships that I could do? I also want to get a scholarship in university
What are the best ways to establish good study habit when starting college #Spring2025?
I will be starting college in the fall and want to make sure I get the most out of my experience. What are the best ways to establish good study habit when starting college? #Spring2025
How do I know if a change-of-major is right for me?
I am a current computer science major finishing up my first year at school. While I haven't done the worst academically, I also haven't been the best. I don't get the best grades and have failed at least one class this year, but I still think I could graduate with this degree in four years very realistically. I think my degree and classes are very interesting and honestly not that hard, but I'm feeling demotivated because I feel like computer science is very lonely for me. I am a very social person, but my peers are not. I have no problem making new friends, but despite my best efforts, I cannot even get anyone in my major to study with me. Everyone has different personalities and I get that, but I honestly feel like I can't function if I'm not around a single other social person. I'm worried that this will be the same when I get into the workforce, and if I go into this field that I won't even be able to be friendly with my coworkers. Additionally, programming jobs seem to be trending more towards work-from-home, but I really do like in-person and I can't see myself being successful at working from home, at least at the start of my career. That was a lot, but I am a little lost and looking for advice. I was considering double majoring, which would also be doable in four years. But I'm wondering if I should drop it altogether? I'm also wondering what kinds of fields I could look at? I know that I do like doing science, but maybe something more hands on would fit (although I'm not interested in doing something like pure chemistry or pure biology). I know from experience that business doesn't suit me, and I don't see myself being successful in the humanities or liberal arts.
How do I pick a major when there is so many things I want to do?
I’m in 12th grade and picked psychology as my main major but I also want to minor in business. Aside from those I think I also want to major in sports management and minor in counseling. My problem with this is that would be a lot of work and I don't know if I have enough time in my schedule to do it all.
What are the most useful and/ or beneficial majors to support a career in data science?
I am looking to study data science in college starting next fall and have the option to choose a double/ combined major. What are the most useful and/ or beneficial majors to support a career in data science and open up more opportunities? Thank you! #Spring25
For all of the people who majored in psychology, was that always your first major, and if so, how have you utilized it in your life and career?
I'm currently a senior in high school, and I've come to the conclusion that I want to major in psychology. However, I'm quite unsure if I actually want to major in it. I worry about if I'll be able to go through with it regarding the master's degree and, most likely, the PhD. I am a person who is interested in multiple things, but that is a curse more than a blessing. #Spring2025
How can I get research positions at advanced labs in college with 0 research experience?
I am looking to major in materials science for the next four years and one of the major things I lack on my resume is research. I want to do more but I just have not had the opportunities. I want to utilize college to gain this experience but I am afraid that not having past experience will hurt my chances of landing a research position.
What do the different fields of Criminal justice look like How do they Pay/ major differences and general things I should know? #Spring25 ?
Any And all Advice is welcome thank you #Spring25
How do I decide which business major I should select?
Hello! I'm an incoming freshman business major at UT Austin and my freshman year I remain as an 'unspecified business' major. After my freshman year, I have to pick a specific major. My top option is finance currently. #Spring25
What are the best tips for finding a company that best fits you and allows you to be creative in the architecture field?
I'm a senior in high school, looking to study and pursue a career in architecture and would like some tips so I can become as successful as possible. Whether I need to move to a bigger city or first get an internship , I would like all the advice that I can get.