What's your college major?

Question

Whoa I have no idea what to major in.

Answer 1

2x Major: Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior; and Human Development

Answer 2

I have a B.S. in psych/human development and I'm currently working on a Master's in Special Education. I work with kids with autism and related disorders. Currently there are so few qualified people working in this field that there are many jobs to choose from, especially if you have experience with Applied Behavior Analysis.

My husband's bachelor's is in English and he has an MBA. He's in training and career development with a major oil company and makes the big bucks.

I don't think you have to choose a major immediately, since the first year it's all gen ed requirements that everyone has to take. That will give you time to sample different disciplines and see if there's something that interests you. Talk to your adviser and see what he/she suggests. You might have to choose a major just to have something on paper, but then you'd be able to change it later. You adviser should also have questionnaires available to help you narrow down your interests and abilities and try to figure out possible areas of study that "fit" you.

Best wishes!

Answer 3

I have masters degrees in history and library science, but I don't think asking what OTHER people are majoring is the best approach. I'd suggest that you consider what you might like to do when you get out of school, and then when you have 2 or 3 ideas, go and discuss it with someone in the counseling center at your college.

If you are completely open and are a whiz in all subjects, I'd suggest you consider majoring in science--physics, biology, or chemistry. There is a real need for people with science training. With such training, you will be prepared to go into medicine, teaching, research, business, or even law school.

Answer 4

Mathematics (maybe I'll teach or go to law school) and

Music - Piano Performance (more teaching possibilities, also it's a good start if I want to get a master's in this)

plus I might be minoring in Computer Science (seems practical in today's world, it's something I enjoy, and, hey, it's related to math)

What do you enjoy doing? Do you like/hate working with numbers/words/people/whatever? Ask yourself lots and lots of questions. Try to rule things out and see if you can come up with something you'd enjoy. There are books at the library about this too. Just ask the librarian for a book on careers or majors.

Answer 5

My major is psychology. It's a tough choice to pick a major. I was a biology major my first semester, but changed majors because I enjoyed my elective in psychology way more than my required science courses. Don't worry about not having a major. You can be undecided for the first semester so you can get an idea of what you would like to major in.

Answer 6

Business Administration/HR Management

Answer 7

Electrical Engineering-towards an AA degree...so far 30 units completed! If I were you I would decide anything in the medical field.

http://www.bls.gov

We looked at high-wage, high-growth occupations as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2006-2007 Occupational Outlook Handbook. Here are the top 50 jobs that are both growing faster than the average for total employment (13.0 percent) and have annual earnings above median of $28,770.

1. Registered nurses: $52,335
2. Postsecondary teachers: $51,800
3. General and operations managers: $77,420
4. Elementary school teachers, except special education: $43,160
5. Accountants and auditors: $50,770
6. Business operation specialists, all other: $53,460
7. Computer software engineers, applications: $74,980
8. Maintenance and repair workers, general: $30,710
9. Carpenters: $34,900
10. Computer systems analysts: $66,460
11. Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education: $45,650
12. Computer software engineers, systems software: $79,740
13. Physicians and surgeons: $145,600
14. Network systems and data communications analysts: $60,600
15. Automotive service technicians and mechanics: $32,450
16. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses: $33,970
17. Management analysts: $63,450
18. Computer support specialists: $40,430
19. Lawyers: $94,930
20. Network and computer systems administrators: $58,190
21. Police and sheriff's patrol officers: $45,210
22. Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education: $43,670
23. Plumbers, pipe fitters and steamfitters: $41,290
24. Financial managers: $81,880
25. Computer and information systems managers: $92,570
26. Sales representatives, services, all other: $47,000
27. Firefighters: $38,330
28. Dental hygienists: $58,350
29. Paralegals and legal assistants: $39,130
30. Sales managers: $84,220
31. Chief executives: $140,350
32. Self-enrichment education teachers: $30,880
33. Physical therapists: $60,180
34. Pharmacists: $84,900
35. Medical and health services managers: $67,430
36. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products: $58,580
37. Employment, recruitment and placement specialists: $41,190
38. Property, real estate and community association managers: $39,980
39. Child, family and school social workers: $34,820
40. Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers: $36,260
41. Real estate sales agents: $35,670
42. Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten and elementary school: $43,570
43. Legal secretaries: $36,720
44. Training and development specialists: $44,570
45. First-line supervisors managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers: $29,510
46. Administrative services managers: $60,290
47. Public relations specialists: $43,830
48. Radiologic technologists and technicians: $43,350
49. Sales and related workers, all other: $31,380
50. Personal financial advisors: $62,700

Answer 8

Comparative Literature

Answer 9

Human Communications with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a Minor in Business.

I didn't know what to major in either, so I basically chose literature, computers and business. Pretty much covers it all.

Rock on!

Answer 10

Major: Political Science with concentration in Pre-law

Minor: Criminal Justice