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Looking for a list of career majors

I'm trying to think about potential college majors, but I want to consider a wide variety of options. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of career-focused majors I can look through? It would be super helpful!

a year ago

Here's a list of various career-focused majors you can consider. This list isn't exhaustive, but it should give you a solid starting point to explore different fields and potential career paths:

1. Accounting

2. Aerospace Engineering

3. Agricultural Engineering

4. Animal Science

5. Anthropology

6. Architecture

7. Art History

8. Astronomy

9. Biochemistry

10. Biology

11. Biomedical Engineering

12. Business Administration

13. Chemical Engineering

14. Chemistry

15. Civil Engineering

16. Classics

17. Communications

18. Computer Engineering

19. Computer Science

20. Criminal Justice

21. Dance

22. Data Science

23. Dental Hygiene

24. Drama and Theater Arts

25. Earth Science

26. Economics

27. Education

28. Electrical Engineering

29. Engineering Physics

30. English

31. Environmental Engineering

32. Environmental Science

33. Fashion Design

34. Film and Media Studies

35. Finance

36. Fine/Studio Arts

37. Food Science

38. Forestry

39. Game Design

40. Geography

41. Geology

42. Graphic Design

43. Health Administration

44. History

45. Hospitality Management

46. Human Resources

47. Industrial Design

48. Industrial Engineering

49. Information Systems

50. Interior Design

51. International Business

52. International Relations

53. Journalism

54. Landscape Architecture

55. Marine Biology

56. Marketing

57. Materials Science Engineering

58. Mathematics

59. Mechanical Engineering

60. Meteorology

61. Microbiology

62. Music

63. Nursing

64. Nutrition

65. Occupational Therapy

66. Optometry

67. Pharmacy

68. Philosophy

69. Physics

70. Political Science

71. Psychology

72. Public Health

73. Public Relations

74. Real Estate

75. Recreation Management

76. Social Work

77. Sociology

78. Software Engineering

79. Sports Management

80. Statistics

81. Urban Planning

82. Veterinary Science

83. Women's and Gender Studies

84. Zoology

As you explore these majors, keep in mind that the availability of a particular one will vary across different colleges and universities - some offerings are more niche, while others can be found at just about any institution. Additionally, there may be other degree programs out there, for example highly specialized ones, or interdisciplinary offerings, so even though this list is quite extensive, don't hesitate to explore beyond it!

Make sure to thoroughly research the schools you're interested in to see which majors they offer. Finally, be aware that some fields may require further education, like a master's or doctoral degree, to reach the highest levels of that profession. Best of luck in finding a major that aligns with your interests and career goals!

a year ago

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