I know the University of Chicago is known for its rigorous academics, but what major do most students gravitate towards? Does it reflect the unique strengths of the university?
The University of Chicago has a strong reputation for excellence across many fields of study, but the most popular undergraduate major is Economics. It's no surprise give the university's history: the "Chicago School of Economics" has produced numerous Nobel laureates and is known globally for significant contributions to the field. Other top majors include Political Science, Molecular Biology, Psychology, and Biology, but no matter the major, all students experience the university's comprehensive core curriculum which creatively combines elements of humanities, social sciences, natural and mathematical sciences, along with the arts. This breadth and depth of study provides a solid foundation for all students, regardless of where their main interests lie.
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