Career questions tagged 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

Where is the best place to look for major / career specific scholarships and internships?
Marine Biology

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.

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!

How do I know if engineering is the right major for me? #Spring25
I am a high school senior and i am planning to major in engineering because i am good with math and similar things but i dont want to get burnt out if engineering is too difficult

Is getting a sociology degree worth it?
I'm a high school senior interested in sociology, but I have heard that it won't set me up well for my future career, or that it's a "useless" degree. I value community engagement, and I enjoy studying how different communities interact with each other, human development and psychology, and I love writing. It sounds like a major that would fit my interests, but is it really a waste of time?

What is the best major for my bachelor's degree that would allow me to get a master's in Speech-Language Pathology?
I'm 17 and a high school senior. I'm unsure what the difference is between pre-SLP, CSD, Linguistics, etc. in terms of how it would set me up for grad school. Does it matter which one I go with?

How does one deal with burnout in their respective field #Spring25?
I’m going into an undergrad film program and I’m afraid of getting burnt out creatively. I know it’s something I really want to do but I’m not sure how I will deal with burnout because it’s most likely inevitable in a creative field like filmmaking. #Spring25

What type of scholarships are available for Animal Science majors in Ky?
Attending University of Kentucky

What do I need to do for prepare my major/career?
Want to do economic and political science major

What career matches my interests?
I'm a high school junior and I like math and art. All of my extracurriculars are really centered around education though. I tutor kids in reading and my past 2 jobs have both been working with kids. Architecture and engineering are both interesting to me but I'm not entirely sure what I want to do.

Best ECs for a finance degree?
In was just wondering if everyone could give me a FULL list of exactly what to do in high school to get into an IVY. I'm hoping to learn about all the international competitions that have huge weight and exactly what I should do in High School including clubs, sports, grades, etc.

What majors or classes should I take in college if I want to be a radiologist?
Im a sophomore in high school and trying to plan for college early!

What majors are best for Chemistry, Math and Physics Student?
What majors can I pursue with A levels of Chemistry(9701), Math(9709) and Physics(9702). Also what universities are the best place to pursue this major?

What bachelors degree should I go for?
I want to become a dental hygienist than get my bachelors and than become a dentist!! I'm not sure what bachelors to major in... help!

What is the best college major for AI field?
Hello, I am have a really great amount of enthusiasm about Artificial Intelligence and want to pursue knowledge in that field. And now most people would tell me to take the Computer Science major, but my opinion is everyone now days taking that major and it seems to be overrated. But other people are talking about Data Science but I am not sure about that major so it might be helpful if you guys could help me with it. Thanks in advance!!!

How to succeed in your major?
I want to major in neuropsych and I am unsure about what I can do to succeed in this field

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!

How long does pursuing a major in Early Childhood at a State University take?
I spent three years in the Early Childhood Program while in high school and am currently a senior.

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.

What should I major in college for Veterinary Radiology?
I'm currently a senior in high school and am halfway through the school year. I started applying to schools, and the only one I have almost fully filled out is UC Davis. However, I don't really know what to major in for college if I want to pursue this career. I don't know if it's the same route as a veterinarian and I need some help. I want to know what I should major in to begin my pathway to my dream career. Thank you in advance!

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 a computer major a good major for jobs?
I just wanted to ask before pursuing this major

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 between a major in film or finance?
I'm torn because my film teacher said that you don't need a degree to work in film, but isn't that the same with accounting? My true career goal is to become a film director, but I can't practice anything without equipment -equipment is expensive and from what I know accounting pays pretty well if you know what you're doing. I'm interested in both, but don't know what I should major in - and what I should minor in.