/r/CollegeMajors

Photograph via snooOG

A place to discuss college majors and minors, as well as which one is right for you!

A place to discuss college majors and which one is right for you.

/r/CollegeMajors

9,311 Subscribers

2

Pre-Med

I’m currently a senior in high school and I plan on wanting to go into Pre-Med, but I don’t know which major to choose. I’m looking into health science, public health, or biomedical. Which one is considered easier to maintain ?

0 Comments
2024/11/01
17:51 UTC

1

Business Admin Minors

I am 24 and returning back to school. I'm a full time flight dispatcher and will apply for Air Traffic Control anytime the FAA opens the application. With that being said I have 1 year left in my bachelors degree that I just HAVE to finish even if it kills me.

My major is Business Administration but I have to choose a minor (emphasis) field. After speaking to my transfer advisor, they all should take the same amount of time. Which of these would be more hirable if I one day decide to leave the world of aviation? I also want to know what would be more useful in aviation or related fields?

Business Administration Areas of Emphasis:

  1. Advertising and Public Relations
  2. Business Law
  3. Economics
  4. International Business
  5. Management
  6. Marketing
  7. Supply Chain Management

Some context: my university really struggles in maintaining their International Business department. With either a lack of students enrolled or lack of professors to teach it, they often cancel the courses entirely right before the semester starts and leave students to rearrange their entire schedule.

And I'm very bad at math with a touch of dyslexia. I'm working full time and want to finish as soon as possible. That being said, I try to avoid any and all finance or accounting classes.

I'm leaning towards Supply Chain Management but I'd like to know if anyone has better insight.

0 Comments
2024/11/01
13:55 UTC

1

The acceptable amount of plagiarism in academic papers

What is the acceptable amount of plagiarism in academic papers?

1 Comment
2024/11/01
07:02 UTC

0

What Majors would be considered shorter but still pay really well?

Hi guys, so i graduate from a suny college i started while still in highschool this December, however since it was part of a program in highschool i was stuck majoring in cybersecurity, While i don't dislike it, I am not good at it (i didnt put any effort) and my gpa sort of went down. I wanted to major in an animal related field right after graduating however i dont know if id even be able to handle seeing animals in pain if i become a vet and i heard that vet techs dont get paid very well. so i wanted to ask if there are any majors that would take less time to graduate with and will pay well. im not financially well off and i feel like if i spend longer than 4 years id have to rely on my mom too much for tuition even if i were to get fafsa or scholorships. I feel like i can submajor(?) in computer science as a backup?? but id still want another major just in case i dont do very well or end up hating it

3 Comments
2024/10/30
20:50 UTC

0

Tips for writing a good opening line for an academic research proposal

What are some tips for writing a good opening line for an academic research proposal?

2 Comments
2024/10/30
12:09 UTC

2

I love everything about space although i don't know if i should a general degree or branch off i dont know if i should focus or look into physics or chemistry thats what im intrested.

what to do

1 Comment
2024/10/30
02:41 UTC

1

Possible Double Majors (to pair with Audio Engineering/Music Production)

What related majors could be helpful to pair with an audio engineering degree? My cousin is deadset on attending college to produce music, but the job placements are grim, given the industry's decline. What's a good fallback major with good job placement that could be applied to the field? It doesn't matter if the connection is loose; all input helps!

1 Comment
2024/10/29
18:32 UTC

2

Pairing zoology major with cs minor

I’m a freshman and I entered in my university as a zoology (bs) major. I was thinking about adding on a CS minor because I heard it could make me stand out in the zoological field (since a lot of zoologists kinda dislike tech) and it would help me explore my interest in tech as well. But do you guys think this could actually work out for me? I can’t find any information on jobs combining these two interests and it’s kinda stressing.

3 Comments
2024/10/29
05:26 UTC

2

Stuck between majors

I plan to go to college and then earn my ATP, which qualifies me to become an airline pilot. I’m considering whether to pursue an aviation-focused major, like professional flight, or to choose a backup major. My backup options are aerospace engineering, systems engineering, mech engineering, or architecture. I’m uncertain about which backup major to choose, as I don’t want to end up investing time and effort in a field I might not ultimately use. Is there anything else you’d suggest I could back up major in?

3 Comments
2024/10/29
03:31 UTC

2

Cannot decide best path for politics.

I am about to graduate from high school, and feel completely lost for what I should major in. I initially wanted to major in physics, but unlike the rest of my AP scores (all 4s), I failed the test, so I feel like my admission into a physics program is much less probable than to a political science/history program, and even if I get in, it might not support my goals in politics. I know that in the future, I want to work in government-level politics, but don't know what path I should take.

Here are a couple of my ideas:

  1. Major in political science with a double major in history for my bachelor's. Then, study for the lsat for law school, and try for a government-focused program.

  2. Same as #1 for my bachelor's, but rather than try for law school, try for a phd in political science.

  3. Apply for a major in physics anyway and eventually work for a doctorate. A big pro of a STEM degree is that they often pay much better than a social studies/humanities degree, which could open up more opportunities in the future.

I know that I am clearly over-extending my predictions for my future, but I simply cannot decide.

Please leave ANY comments/opinions based on your thoughts or experiences, whether it is supporting/opposing my 3 options or thinking of a better fourth.

2 Comments
2024/10/29
01:00 UTC

2

no idea..

hey everyone so im a senior in highschool and i have no idea what to do. I have good academics and a 3.5 gpa. i’ve been thinking about being an ultrasound technician but i have felt super discouraged after learning how hard and competitive it is to get into those programs and get jobs. i’ve been interested in child care work such as a teacher or a youth worker but i just don’t like the pay. it seems like everything im interested in is more in the service area but not many options for well paying jobs. i’d love to be in a setting where im helping people and that can range from hospital to dental to veterinary to education etc. i guess im in here to get insight on some careers in the service pathway that i can make a good paying career out of. i would also like to note i dont want to be in school for more than 4 years.

4 Comments
2024/10/28
23:25 UTC

1

Conflicted on which major to do (engineering vs accounting)

0 Comments
2024/10/28
21:18 UTC

6

Why do students run to STEM courses?

Are there secrets to STEM courses that makes students run to them? would really love to know and hear from those pursuing them

8 Comments
2024/10/28
06:24 UTC

1

Tips for writing a strong research proposal

What are some tips for writing a strong research proposal?

0 Comments
2024/10/28
06:03 UTC

2

Droping out of nursing school shouldn't be an option

Whereas nursing students face difficulties and challenges among many others, drooping out of nursing school isn't the best option, no one should feel left out because of their personal problems which might stem from depression and stress and academic failures-all these factors are understandable but shouldn't be the stem cause of droping.

1 Comment
2024/10/28
05:59 UTC

6

Is it interest or job security that most students opt when choosing their major?

Is it interest or job security that most students opt when choosing their major?

3 Comments
2024/10/28
05:18 UTC

4

Should I double major?

I’m currently a freshman in college and I am planning on declaring my major (aerospace engineering) towards the end of my sophomore year when I have all my pre reqs to declare it. I want to be an aerodynamicist for a formula 1 team eventually and feel like with the upcoming reg changes my degree may not be very useful in that specific sport by the time I graduate or people with that degree may be over saturated in the sport. I was debating also majoring in electrical engineering since the cars are increasingly becoming more complex with their electrical components. I’m not sure how much overlap there is as far as the pre reqs required to major in it vs aerospace but I do have genuine interest in it so it’s not out of left field. I could also double major in mechanical since aerospace is basically just a subdivision of it and it’s pretty versatile as far as careers in F1 go. I could also just minor in one of the two but I’m not sure if that’s a better option than double majoring or if it would be as useful. Any advice would be helpful Ty.

2 Comments
2024/10/27
23:18 UTC

1

Major ideas in science or nature?

Im a freshman in highschool, I know it seems early but since I was young ive loved both science and nature and ive always wanted to work in one of them. With the way the world is now I want to try to get my future figured out as early as I can. I have always gotten straight A's in all my science classes, 1 have an 100 in honors psychics right now. I've been using collegeboard (since im in Ap courses) and some of the jobs that pop up are definitely wide-ranged, from neuropsychologist to park naturalist. If anyone answers I would really appreciate any tips in anything school or job wise..

3 Comments
2024/10/27
17:47 UTC

2

Can a computer engineer go into data science?

I’m not sure what to major in, I’m interested in computer, chemical, and electrical engineering. I’m very math based and interested in data and researching and I’d do data science as a major but honestly I also care about the money and I feel like something with engineering, like computer engineering, would be more stable and might even make more than a ds. So yeah, what should I do?

1 Comment
2024/10/27
17:30 UTC

3

What major should I do?

I trying to decide between bio major or health science. I know I want to be something in the medical field like a nurse or dentist or something else so I would need secondary school and I want a degree that will fulfill my premed requirements and make it easy to go for those jobs. Thoughts ? Also if anyone is already doing something similar and has any suggestions please let me know:)

3 Comments
2024/10/27
16:55 UTC

1

should i consider cs?

I'm a senior in high school and like most kids my age don't really know what I want to do in life. Right now my top two choices are medical laboratory sciences or environmental science, but I took a career quiz that said I would do well in Software Engineering and this isn't the first time I have gotten a result in that realm of computer science. I am in my friends coding club and have little knowledge about coding but recently have been learning more about it and have found it very confusing but still fun. I don't know exactly what I want my future work life to look like I just know I don't want to be boring, and I want it to have some positive impact on the world. Should I consider computer science?

7 Comments
2024/10/27
14:43 UTC

2

Nursing major as top course

Why do many students revere nursing? is this that good?

3 Comments
2024/10/27
14:35 UTC

1

Should one seek professional help during the preparation of a PhD dissertation or master's thesis?

Should one seek professional help during the preparation of a PhD dissertation or master's thesis? really need this advise to help me out

1 Comment
2024/10/27
14:33 UTC

0

Im stuck between Civil Engineering, Architecture and Contriction Management

Here are my main ideas:

  1. Hates working in offices 24/7
  2. Likes communicating and doesnt want to work alone the whole time
  3. Is able to be somewhat stable after college
  4. Isnt as easily replaced
  5. Versatile
  6. Love building shit
  7. Wont be stuck making 60k for all my life (AKA be able to advance)

I live and Cali and am 100% going to a Cali Uni. I just need some advice to help widdle this decision down

0 Comments
2024/10/26
22:19 UTC

4

should i go into this major

Hey, i just have a quick question for a major i’m considering. It’s a computer science engineering major or an electronic systems technologies major, but ive never done anything surrounding computer science or electronic technologies within my years of high school. If i go into this major blind would I be okay or am i better off finding something I know somewhat about?

(this options are specific because it is for the ROTC scholarship)

2 Comments
2024/10/26
20:56 UTC

2

Questioning my Major and I'm Unsure What to Do.

As of right now, my current major is Cell and Molecular Biology. The reason why I picked this major is because I wanted to become a cancer researcher. However, I'm starting to feel lost and have doubts whether I'm doing the right thing, or selected the right major choice. I'm saying this because I'm currently taking two Biology and one Chemistry course this semester. Something I realized about myself throughout this semester is that I think I don't enjoy Biology as expected and I'm kind of upset about it. While I find biology interesting, I dislike that it relies heavily on memorization and PowerPoint lectures. I do enjoy lab experiments, though as I find them fun. Chemistry, on the other hand, I find it more engaging; it focuses on understanding the 'why' behind concepts rather than just memorization, which resonates with me. With Biology, I feel like it's the scenario where you go to class, learn the material, and then memorize it. With Chemistry, I like the fact that I'm learning why the molecules, or chemical elements, act the way they do and that helps me memorize things better. If I change my major, I’m unsure which specific focus to choose, like Materials Chemistry or Chemical Biology. For career-wise, what I want to do is make treatment/medicine or go into research like cancer. Any advice is greatly appreciated because I do feel lost and I don't know If I'm on the right path. I know this is an advisor-type question, but my advisor didn't help me and I feel like this is my only option. Again, I would like to thank you for your time in reading this and offering your thoughts.

3 Comments
2024/10/26
06:21 UTC

1

i genuinely dont know what to do when its time to apply to college

at first i wanted to major in psychology, but got super discouraged since i definitely wont be able to afford the school needed. then, up until recently, i really wanted to major in biology (zoology?? microbiology???) but after researching for like an hour and reading a handful of reddit posts, i got discouraged, since finding a job would apparently be near impossible. i’ve been thinking about screenwriting, but i dont even know if id get paid for that. (i have a passion for animation/storytelling, but i doubt im gonna land a job for either one of those.) i really want to make my parents proud, since they have never really had a stable income, but i’m so discouraged that i genuinely dont think ill make it to 18.

im only in 9th grade, but im so worried about my future - what do i do?

1 Comment
2024/10/26
04:29 UTC

7

Economics vs Marketing

Hi, so I am a high school senior preparing to apply for colleges and I’m stumped on what major I want to study. Originally I wanted to study marketing because the field is something I feel is fun and something I might enjoy in my future. However after some research, I found out the market for marketing jobs is completely over saturated and nearly impossible to break into without additional education or tons of experience. With that in mind, I am taking AP Macroeconomics right now and I find the topic of economics in general pretty interesting. I’ve been putting thoughts into becoming an economics major instead because I feel it’s a more versatile major, and ‘safer.’ But, I’m stuck because the entry level job market are jobs that I don’t particularly see enjoyment in because they’re super business and almost finance oriented. The jobs that I want are more related to government and policy, rather than business you know? So now i’m stuck I don’t know which major to choose and wondering if I could land a marketing job with an economics degree. Please help!

7 Comments
2024/10/26
03:05 UTC

2

How to jump from 60% to 90% within a short academic cycle

Am currently facing an academic problem where my grades and scores are stagnant at 60% most of the time. How can i jump from 60% to 90% within a short academic cycle?

3 Comments
2024/10/25
13:08 UTC

7

I'm worried about me and my girlfriend's major

Hello, it's not often I do something like this but my mind is a mess currently and I don't know what else to do so I hope people of a similar thought process could help me.

I recently have thought about changing my major (Comp. Sci to Nursing) and haven't made any official changes, but the thoughts have been running through my head because I always planned to on going to school for one of the either. However, my professor in Computer Science has honestly killed any motivation to continue to pursue this as a career. I wouldn't ​say that I went in with no experience, but not what's typically expected. However, since I'm going to my local state school (15 min drive from me), I'm not too surprised but my school has a relatively decent nursing program and I have one of my friends in it. As such, I'm debating nursing as a career since I've always thought about it. It would also save me tuition slightly as I planned on moving schools my sophomore year to Missouri S&T if I stayed in Comp. Sci. This swap has honestly kept me awake at night and last night it reached its boiling point, I had a mental breakdown.

I'm worried for my girlfriend major aswell, as she is a criminal justice major and weirdly enough, once I got together with her, I keep getting news articles mentioning how it has relatively high unemployment which is what I'm really concerned about. I'm worried because I can see myself marrying her and I want her to put her time into something that she can work through but I want her to do something she'll love.

Thanks for the time everyone. If you read this far, would you be willing to give any recommendations for what to do? Thank you

7 Comments
2024/10/25
11:09 UTC

Back To Top