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College Majors Found at Most Major Colleges and Universities

 

The following are examples of the typical majors college-bound students might find at a comprehensive college or university.

 

Be sure to read our article, Choosing a College Major: How to Chart Your Ideal Path.

 

So, what can you major in? You actually might find a lot more -- specialized and emerging majors -- so be sure to check your college's catalog or guide for a complete listing of majors, minors, and specialized degrees.

 

Business Majors

Accounting, Advertising, Business Economics, E-commerce, Finance, Hospital and Health Care Administration, Hospitality Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Real Estate

 

Computer Science Majors

Database Management, Digital Arts, Networking, Programming, Software Development, Systems

 

Engineering Majors

Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum Engineering

 

Humanities Majors

Art, Communications, Counseling, Education, English, Foreign Languages (Italian, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, others), Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Speech, Theatre

 

Music Majors

Instrumental Performance, Music Education, Vocal Performance

 

Science Majors

Astronomy, Astrophysics. Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Forestry, Genetics, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology

 

Social Science Majors

American Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

 

See also, our What Can I do With a Major in...? section of Quintessential Careers.

 

 

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Maximize your career and job-search knowledge and skills! Take advantage of The Quintessential Careers Content Index, which enables site visitors to locate articles, tutorials, quizzes, and worksheets in 35 career, college, job-search topic areas.

 

 

 

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