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what should i consider when choosing a college major
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Simeon’s Answer
Try to get an idea of what career you'd like to pursue with a college degree. I'd recommend thinking of possible career paths and not getting a degree just for the sake of getting a degree. Look at the department of labor's website and look at some of the faster growing career fields. See if any of these are right for you. If possible, try to find the sweet spot between work you enjoy and employable work.
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Kathryn’s Answer
Hello Rashed,
That is a great question. There are a number of factors you should take into consideration when choosing a college major. One great thing to consider is the subjects that you enjoy in high school. For example, if you enjoy math and physics you should look into engineering. Another great thing to do is to speak with friends and family members about their careers to discover how their college major lead them to their chosen career. I would also consider your strengths and weaknesses to find a major that is both interesting and challenging,
That is a great question. There are a number of factors you should take into consideration when choosing a college major. One great thing to consider is the subjects that you enjoy in high school. For example, if you enjoy math and physics you should look into engineering. Another great thing to do is to speak with friends and family members about their careers to discover how their college major lead them to their chosen career. I would also consider your strengths and weaknesses to find a major that is both interesting and challenging,
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Pro’s Answer
If you have multiple interests, try an Interdisciplinary, Liberal Studies, or General Studies major, that will let you combine multiple interests. Or an Individually Designed major that you can even name yourself.
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Michael’s Answer
Choosing a major that interests you is important, Kathryn is correct. However, there is more to it. You should also look into the employability of any career your major would take you into. Here is a great article on unemployment rates and salaries. Be careful with the list, as teachers have one of the lowest unemployment rates but also one of the lowest salaries for much of their career. It is from 2019, so it is pre-pandemic. The employment rates and such for the last year or so are obviously skewed.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/26/college-majors-with-the-lowest-unemployment/39583811/
Spending tens of thousands (or more) dollars on a degree that gets you a low paying job or ends up not being used at all due to high unemployment in the field will have you wishing you never went - as you pay off the loan you took and agreed to pay back.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/26/college-majors-with-the-lowest-unemployment/39583811/
Spending tens of thousands (or more) dollars on a degree that gets you a low paying job or ends up not being used at all due to high unemployment in the field will have you wishing you never went - as you pay off the loan you took and agreed to pay back.