Difficulty of College Majors

I've heard that some college majors are more difficult than others. Can anyone shed some light on which are considered the most challenging? I'm a pretty robust student academically, but I want to know what I'm getting myself into before enlisting for a super demanding subject. Thanks in advance.

The perceived difficulty of a college major can be highly subjective and can depend on a few factors, such as your innate abilities, the extent of your high school preparation in the subject, your interest in the topic, and the demands of a particular program at a specific college. However, there are often discussions about certain majors being more rigorous than others in terms of workload and complexity.

Majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields are often perceived as challenging due to their rigorous course requirements and the abstract and complex content in these subjects. For instance, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, and Computer Science can be perceived as demanding because of their high-level mathematical and technical requirements.

On the other hand, majors in the humanities and social sciences also have different kinds of intensities. These disciplines require extensive reading, critical thinking, and communication skills. For example, Philosophy, History, or English majors will be doing a lot of intensive reading and writing, accompanied by deep analytical thinking.

Similar principles apply to majors in professional programs, such as Nursing, Pharmacy, or Architecture which involve a combination of theoretical and practical work, and often involve numerous assessments, long hours of study, and demanding internships or practicums.

However, remember that the 'difficulty' or workload of a particular major does not necessarily correlate with its value or your potential success in it. If you're really passionate about a subject, you may not mind the effort you put in, and you might even thrive. It's important to choose a major based not just on its perceived difficulty, but on your interest, your future career aspirations, and where your academic strengths lie.