Most Oversaturated College Majors: Some Insights Needed

I'm a junior, doing my best to figure out what I want to major in college. But, at the same time, I'm concerned about choosing something that's going to leave me swimming in a sea of competition post-graduation. What are the most oversaturated college majors that might make it tougher to find a job after graduation?

While this will vary somewhat by geography and specific industry needs, some studies have found that the majors with excess graduates relative to job demand include Criminal Justice, Journalism, Anthropology, Photography, Art History, Music, and Psychology.

Criminal Justice attracts many students for its potential societal impact, but there's more variability in job prospects in this field. Journalism and Photography have suffered due to paper journalism's decline and a shift towards digital media, where job availability hasn't kept pace with interest.

Anthropology and Art History, being more niche specialties, often lack high-demand job markets. Many in these fields end up working outside their specific major or continue with graduate or doctorate studies for more academic work.

Similarly, Music attracts many passionate students, but the number of professional job opportunities is relatively small. Psychology is another extremely popular major, but many entry-level positions in the field require a Master's degree or even a Ph.D., limiting job opportunities for Bachelor's degree holders.

With all of this said, it's important to balance your passion and interest in a subject against the potential job outlook post-graduation. Keep in mind, many students end up working in positions indirectly related to their major or change career paths a few years after graduation. Also, many fields value transferable soft skills, such as interpersonal communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership which you can develop regardless of your major.