What to major in?

Question

I haven't started going to college yet. But, when I do I have no idea what to major in! I know obviously to get he gen eds out of the way......but if you're really not sure, what major always looks good? I don't know what I want to be or do when I get out of the military, but a degree in anything looks great. Any ideas?

Answer 1

If you're inclined then a business degree is almost always useful. You'll learn some math, presentation skills, writing skills and analysis skills. Business almost always requires these skills.

If I were doing it over again I'd probably just take something I enjoyed for my undergraduate degree and maybe take a post graduate degree or some college courses to fill in job skills after. If you're actually interested in learning then there is some very interesting stuff in the arts faculties.

Engineering is always a good undergraduate degree if you're considering a post graduate degree MBA or law. The analysis skills you learn in engineering are very valuable. Don't take electrical or computer engineering unless you are very interested in those fields because there are a lot of uber enthusiastic techie people in those fields.

I can't stress enough that your undergraduate education should be something you're interested in. All kinds of people will tell you to take this or that, but in my experience the most successful people pursue what they're interested in. Trying to tailor your interested to what you perceive business wants will just end up making you unhappy. In the worst case you'll be completely
turned off education. There are so many options for post-graduate education now that you shouldn't beat your head against a wall trying to decide your undergraduate degree. You can also switch majors or do a double major.

Answer 2

Computer Science is always a good choice. You have to decide where your passion is. I have a friend that became a Pharmacist because it was suggested to her. She is very smart but didn't like that field. She went back to school to become an RN. She then realized that she didn't like being around sick people and left the medical profession. Look at all the education and time she put in. She is now working a job that pays $15 per hour and likes it. Yes she has issues but the point is for you to try and find something that you really like doing. Nothing is worse than going to work just for the money. When you have a passion for what you are doing, it is so much more rewarding.

Minor in a foreign language such as Spanish. Those jobs are abundant in many states where the Hispanic population is increasing.

Answer 3

Once you get to college, you are probably going to have to fulfill some distribution requirements. These are in place exactly for people like you - who have no idea what they want to do in college. No one REALLY knows what they want to do until they actually get there and start taking classes.

There is no degree that "always looks good" and I definitely don't think it would be beneficial (or fun) for you to major in something based on that. Instead, wait until you get to college and take some classes - things will become much clearer.

Answer 4

Think of the big three for financial success: Business, Law, and Medicine. If those areas don't appeal to you, perhaps financial success is just not what you really are looking for... how about something then like Teaching?

Answer 5

I majored in mathematics. If I had it to do over again, I would major in Economics -- and take a lot of finance and math classes.

Answer 6

Coumputers, Law, Doctor, Teacher, Teacher ade, just to give some ideas of the top of my head.

Answer 7

my suggestion is to not declare a major right away.. try out general introductory stuff that you think you might have an interest in...

take your time, its a big decision, try stuff out before making a final decision =)