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
How to become a mortician/embalmer?
I am a senior in high school, graduating spring of 2027. I hope to attend a nearby community college (only one in my state with this degree I can find). I plan to become an embalmer, and have taken Chemistry, Anatomy, Biology, and am currently taking Accounting (for the business side of things). I am unable to take Physcology, but I am taking sociology (for the grief side of things). Is there any other courses or research topics anyone would recommend? I do plan on someday owning, or at least managing a morgue. Also, I have read about interviews to get into the program. What sort of questions should I be prepared to answer? Many thanks!
How to choose a major properly? Is there a way be sure it is the one?
I'm a senior high school student. I love biology, and math (other science subjects are intersting for me but not fascinating like the ones above). Right now I`m thinking between medicine and biomedical engineering. Anatomy out of all biology topics interests me the most. But I`m also a fan of Math and I think there is not much of it when beeing a doctor. On the other hand, BME is much more unclear for me and not that defined. I`ve read the descriptions and different field they work in, but I`m still not sure if it`s that promising for the future, while being a doctor is clearly shown everywhere to be a great job, with great output. I`d like to know how the insides work in BME, and if there is a way to know if i`ll be interested in it. Would be greatful for any feedback from people working in these fields.
What classes should I choose in college?
I'm 15 and a Freshman in high-school, I hope to go to college nearby. I am unaware of what major I should take. I believe that I'm good at math, science, and English. I would like an academic scholarship, but I don't know if that will be possible. I want a major that will lead to a long lasting career that pays a good amount.
How to find major in college?
How to find major in college? I'm now a Junior, but I cannot define what major I really want to, so I will focus on the subjects that help me in that major.
What classes should I take in highschool as a freshman right now if I want to go towards medicine and becoming a pediatrician?
Im a freshman in highschool and need to start deciding and planning my classes I will be taking. I want some insight on classes that look good when getting into colleges if I want to go towards pre-med.
What AP/dual enrollment classes should I take?
I want to become an orthopedic surgeon and work closely with a pro sports team. The only AP class I'm in right now is AP Precalculus as a high school sophomore.
Which one is good?
I am a high school student and my major is engineering tell me about different fields of engineering with brief intro and their scope morover i want to build both raputation and money in that specific field futhermore what are top universities related that field and how many of them offer120% schoolarship
Advice needed for career path
I am a community college student planning to apply to Physical Therapy (DPT) school. I am currently trying to finish my prerequisites, but I realized that DPT programs ask for a bachelor's in some kind of science. I want to major in Kinesiology because it fits physical therapy the best. However, I know 4-year universities like Sac State require you to take at least a full year of classes with them to graduate, which costs a lot of money. Since DPT schools only care that I have any accredited bachelor’s degree and my science classes, is there a cheaper way for me to get my degree? Can I do an affordable online degree program, or get a bachelor's degree directly through a community college so I don't have to pay university tuition? Please let me know.
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am currently not enthusiastic about the clinical work it would entail. The real reason I want the degree is for security---if research ends up being too unstable, or if I need to take a break from education for any reason, clinical pharmacy seems like a good option financially and stability-wise. But as it stands, I really can't see myself doing it as a career---that simply isn't where my passion lies. So firstly: Does this plan make sense? Could someone with an educational background like the one I described be marketable to big pharma for research? If so, would someone with a PharmD (who has a heavy Organic Chem focus through electives, undergrad research, internships and summer programs, etc.) be marketable to PhD or fellowship programs in the realm of drug synthesis? Would it be possible to acquire the relevant experience to make it so, or would that pursuit conflict too strongly with pharmacy coursework/residency? Are there other, perhaps more straightforward ways to make it to the R&D roles I want, while still offering more secure and well-paying job options (without clinical focus, ideally)?
What careers should be considered if i am second-year scholor learning English language as a major and which skills should i collect before graduation?
If there are some career paths that i can not see, please remind me .
Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?
As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them offer a BSPS in undergrad. Although, for my future of plans of pursuing a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry (with the ultimate goal of doing R&D for big pharma), a BSc in Chemistry with an organic focus would suit my purposes quite well---and all Ivy Leagues certainly offer that. But from what I know, general STEM degrees like Chemistry do not offer much in the way of high-paying jobs. While I don't plan to work immediately after my undergrad (I would like to enter a PhD program right away), unforeseen circumstances may arise, and I want to be sure my degree qualifies me for a job that could support me in the meantime. All of this to ask: would a BSc in Chem from an Ivy League secure me a well paying job ($60k+), or is it not worth it to apply since that isn't my major of choice? Would it be worth it for other reasons? For context, I don't have any school in mind to apply Early Decision for, but if the Chem degree is worth it, I would do it for an Ivy. Is that a safe decision with all I have in mind?
College Applications/Schools List Deciding Career?
Hello I am a rising senior; I am wondering if anybody could give me advice on college applications. I live in Florida and I feel like staying in state would be a reasonable choice especially since it is expensive to go out of state. I want to major in Psychology and become a licensed psychologist. I am almost done completing my associate degree in high school. It would allow less money to pay for college. But I heard by my family that I should at least reach for some big schools out of state but I am unsure whether too. I have a couple listed but wondering if I should not apply for them. I will be applying for all universities in Florida and right now I have UT Austin, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, UT Dallas (I choose to put 3 schools in Texas since I really liked the atmosphere and the city there when I visited family). If anybody was in my position during college application season or decided to stay in state in Florida instead. What advice/guidance would you give? Also it would be really helpful if anybody majored in psychology and had any experiences of choosing a school in Florida that helped flourish their career.
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave my options open for other grad school paths, like PharmD ( strongly opposed to the idea of working pharmacy right now, but I may feel differently in 4 years and I want to have it on the table in case). I hear the hands-on experience you acquire in undergrad is more important than the name of your degree when it comes to being accepted in any PhD program. What can a first year do to set themselves up for success in that regard?
Between NUS and IIT which college and major are right for me?
I am a high school graduate who is currently deliberating between nus (national University of Singapore), bachelor in Biomedical Engineering and iit (Indian institute of technology), bachelor in medical science and engineering. I understand both are premier institutions and thus have trouble choosing. I'd like to know which has greater scope in the future, is there a necessity to pursue postgraduate in either, and which curriculum out of the two covers skills that employers are looking for. For reference I've attached a summary of both courses' curriculum below: IITM Medical Sciences and technology: • Foundational Sciences: Human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. • Engineering Tools: Signals and systems, fluid mechanics, biomaterials, and biomechanics. • Data & Tech: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, medical imaging, and healthcare data analytics. • Clinical Training: Mandatory hospital internships and hands-on clinical rotations. • Capstoning: Multi-disciplinary medical device design and drug discovery projects NUS Biomedical engineering: • An engineering foundation with specialized medical science and data literacy. • A common design and engineering core covering Python, machine learning, and mathematics • Transitions into major-specific courses like quantitative physiology, biomechanics, signal processing, and medical imaging. • A capstone design project and industry internship • Unrestricted electives for specialized tracks like tissue engineering or robotics. My own interests lie in the integration of biology and engineering, and their application in the real world, whether in industry on in research. So both courses are interesting to me personally. However i'm not sure how they fare in global job market. Thank you for your time.
Is majoring in Anthropology a good idea? Will I have a future in it??
I am planning on majoring in Anthropology. I have a fear that it is not the best due to how hard it is to get jobs after college. I really love the subject but am scared for my future with a degree in Anthro.
What can you do with the college minor Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? ?
What is the purpose of a college minor? What can you do with the college minor? Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? I'm an incoming college freshmen, I currently major in Pre-Nursing, but I don't know if I want to pursue it yet. Back in high school, I wanted to major in accounting, but I want to make sure I actually like accounting before I actually commit to accounting. So, I was thinking of minoring in accounting. I also doesn't want to spend extra years in university, so I want to make sure I change to the major I wanted to pursue in as soon as possible. Please help me out!
AP Exam Score Relevance for Architecture Major?
Hi, my name Sanvhi and I am planning to major in architecture. I am currently a junior and my dream school is University of Pennsylvania. I have listed the AP's I have taken with the score I have received, and the ones I plan to take. All the following AP's I hope to get a 5 on, but if I were to get a 4 on any, they would most likely be APUSH, both AP English's, and possibly Calculus AB or BC. I plan to put majority of my focus on AP Physics 2 and Research to show growth from a 4 in AP Physics 1 and Seminar to a 5 in those, as well as AP 3D Studio, Art History, and Calculus. AP World History Modern: 4 AP Microeconomics: 5 AP Precalculus: 5 AP Macroeconomics: 4 AP Seminar: 4 AP Physics 1: 4 AP Art History: AP Research: AP Calculus: AP English Language: AP Physics 2: AP 3D Studio Art: APUSH: AP Calculus BC: AP English Literature: Other than my exam scores, I have been doing research outside of school on architecture and domestic violence and plan to publish it, founder of the Engineering Club (integrated the Society of Woman Engineers program in it), applied for a SWE award (hopefully a recipient) and to be a SWE Influencer, applying for the Scholastic Art award and other architecture contest, SGA president for 3 years, and a youth ambassador for a domestic violence nonprofit working for university outreach. I have not taken the SAT yet, but plan to try my best to get around a 1500. I know nothing is set in stone and things can change with my results in contests, real SAT score, and more, but I was just wondering how important my AP scores would be for UPENN. Again I know there's no definite answer but I just wanted some others opinions! Thank you!!
What made you choose psychology or psychiatry over the other ?
I’m planning to start college next year at the age of 28 to become a child psychiatrist or psychologist after working in childcare with children who had high trauma for three years. Was curious on how you stuck out the long education? How hard was it to afford financially? Also, how do you handle your mental health while also handling others? I struggle with my own battles and wanted to know how possible it would be for someone who has a diagnoses to also provide therapy and medication for others? Can you also give me pros and cons for each job? I did use chat gpt for advice, but I still need a professional opinion because I have to know if I’m pre-med or not. Overall my question is, does the additional investment in becoming a psychiatrist produce a sufficiently better financial return?
Is Nuclear Neuroradiologist a real career path I can take?
I've been on a long journey trying to find a career I want to pursue, and this one sounds very promising to me. However, the only problem is that I can't find any real information about it besides AI overviews. I'm starting to believe this isn't a viable option to consider. If anyone has real information about this career, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it.
Conflicted on whether i should do classics at a good university or finance and accounting at mid university ?
Im resitting my alevels in math and economics, with classics as a new alevel, i previously failed physics, honestly i would really enjoy classics but it clashes with expectations, its unconventional to my parents, who’s approval i would need to gain, but F&A is vocational and straightforward, but i would only apply to mid tier Russel groups, compared to applying to classics at ucl, kcl- even though i am a resit student. Any advice?
7th grade Career TIPS
Does anyone have anything recommended that helped them a lot that I should do or join for my passion, neurosurgery? Anything else that can impress the Medical admission officers? I'm planning to graduate College at the ends of Highschool with a Bachelor's Degree of neuroscience by doing College Credits in 7th grade. I'm in 7th grade as of right now. I also recently took a test called the NNAT3, and scored a 143, planning to join MENSA. Thank you! #medical doctor #doctor #neuroscience #neurologist #neurosurgeon #neurosurgery #biomedical #medical-education #accounting #finance #nurse #registered-nurse #nursing-education #pediatric-nursing #nursing #nurse-practitioner #surgeon #oral-surgery #neurosurgery #general-surgery #teacher #teacher-training #highschoolsenior #highschool-advice #middleschool #middleschoolstudent #giftedandtalented
MIS or Supply Chain? Struggling with degree.
Hi! I am a senior at Metro State University and will be graduating in Spring 2027 with a Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, but I have been considering switching my major to Supply Chain. I am already very deep into my current major and am unsure whether MIS will offer strong career opportunities after graduation. I have been unable to find an internship, and as a first-generation student, I am feeling anxious about my future and career prospects. I would love to hear any advice you might have, and I'd also like to know what career opportunities are typically available for MIS graduates.
How can you best find internships, jobs, networking opportunities and etc in college Is it mainly by asking your professors and other staff members?
Wow, it has been way too long since I've used this. Well, here are some updates about myself: I'm sixteen now, I just finished 10th grade at JD Clement Early College, and I've decided that I want to major in English and minor in journalism. I actually joined Hillside's theatre department and jazz band (playing the guitar), and I was second-cast (behind a senior) for a main role in Seussical: the Musical as Jojo. I'm mainly invested in my creative writing now, and have a few manuscripts of stories that I've already finished—although I will continue doing theatre and jazz band. I know that I may not make much money from publishing books, and I've decided that I would also like to find a job that is still related to writing, even if it isn't fictional writing. Should I just talk to people in the English department?
What should I do in this situation?
I am currently a Junior in high school, and I still don't know what major I want to pursue once I get to college. Right now, I'm not really sure anymore whether I still want to learn photography.
Should I pursue a major in civil engineering and a minor in business?
Im currently a junior going into senior year of high school this fall. Before, I was interested in majoring in architecture but now has changed to majoring in civil engineering and possibly minoring in business. I do understand that it will be rigorous wanting to do both courses and will need to be accepted by the college advisors. But, I was just seeking for more information from anyone who has done something like this. The schools Im planning on applying to are UC Berkeley, UCSD, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Davis, Cal Poly Slo & Pomona, and USC. Any advice/insight is appreciated, Thank you!
What mahor/minor is best for me if I want to work my way up to being a creative director?
Im 17 and I really enjoy design, business and film, and I'm not sure what major or minor would best fit me since I want a job that combines all 3? It might be much but I was originally thinking Major in Graphic Design and Minor in Marketing.
I want to go into dentistry, but I'm completely confused about the steps to become a dentist.
I’m a sophomore and rising junior in 2026–27, and my graduation year is 2028. By my senior year, I will have enough college credits to equal about two years of college. I’ve wanted to become a dentist for a while, but every time I research the steps, it feels complicated. Granted, I knew it would be hard, but I still feel confused. Right now, the steps I think I should take are: graduate from high school, go to college, major in biochemistry, join a dental program or do shadowing through my college if possible, graduate from college, and then go to dental school. I know that sounds choppy, which is why I’m trying to understand the process better. With the economy the way it is, I don’t want to struggle financially as a student. I also don’t really like science, but I think that may be because of my past teachers or my attitude toward school in general. Even so, I’m very good at science and have gotten all A’s for as long as I can remember, so I know I can handle the classes. One thing I’m really confused about is what other dentists’ paths looked like and how they reached their careers. I saw a comment about a college in Illinois that lets students become dental hygienists first and then continue on to become dentists. That route interests me, but I feel like there may be other options or similar opportunities too. I’ve especially been looking at HBCU colleges. Howard caught my attention because it also has a dental program. I want to have my plan set out clearly so I know what my next steps should be. If you haven’t noticed, I’m definitely a planner. Please help, and if you can share any tips, I would really appreciate it.
Is it a good idea to major in psychology and minor in marketing if I’m a first gen college student?
Would like to have a stable career.
Is this a good AP load?
Hello, I am a junior in high school wanting to apply as a Political Science major. I've already taken: - AP World History - APUSH - AP Psychology - AP English Literature and Composition and am planning on taking - AP Government - AP Macro - AP Micro - AP English Language and Composition - AP Physics 1 (Not testing) Can you guys tell me if this is a good AP load to have for applications? Thank you!
What majpr is a good to start at ASU for my first year?
Honestly, I don't have a clear direction of what I want to do but I'm sure ASU is where I should go. I got all four years of my tuition covered and I know plenty of others would jump on this opportunity but I am overwhelmed and uncertain of my passions and goals. For the lack time, I decided to take nursing because I qualify but I fear I won't do well and lose my scholarships. What should I do instead?