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Choosing a Major

Freaking out about choosing a major? We’ve been there, done that. Our writers talked to current college students, recent grads, advising experts and even working professionals to help you figure out how to choose a major.

If you’re undecided, start by exploring different classes before choosing your major. Above all make the right decision for you, not your parents. Choose a major that you feel passionate about, or an area that peaks your interests and plays to your strengths and it will lead to a career that you enjoy.

No matter what, don’t stress. Choosing a major is not a final decision. Did you know that 30 percent of undergrads who declared a major ended up changing majors at least once according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And one in ten college students change their major more than once.

When you read our guides on choosing a major, you’ll hear inspiring stories about how a humanities degree can open up your career potential more than expected.

If you choose to focus on a STEM major, the earnings are in your favor though. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, STEM professionals, earned 29 percent higher than their non-STEM counterparts in 2015. Even with that statistic, don’t let cliches for the humanities turn you away from what you want to do. Don’t be fooled, every profession benefits from strong writing and communication skills.

Still wondering, “What major should I choose?” Start off by looking into the top 25 majors that actually get hired. We promise you’ll end up choosing a major that fits your lifestyle and goals.

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CM’s Guide to the Music Industry Major 

January 4, 2021 //  by Irene Baghdasaryan

Music: a crutch some cannot walk without. If this zealous classification aligns with your values, …

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College Magazine’s Guide to the Comparative Literature Major

December 1, 2020 //  by Noah Kim

What would a multicultural and multilingual book club look like? Well, join the club and find out by …

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CM’s Official Guide to the Japanese Major

October 21, 2020 //  by Laura Rosen

Years of watching Toonami gave us tidbits of Japanese that we’d use ironically use in all kinds of …

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College Magazine’s Guide to the Health Science Major

October 20, 2020 //  by Ben Garner

The field of health and medicine reached an unprecedented priority level with the rise of the …

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From Computer Science to Journalism: Why I Switched Majors

August 13, 2020 //  by Walter Harwood

The future seemed set – or so it seemed. After graduating from high school, I started college on …

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Fish Are Friends, Not Food! CM’s Guide to the Marine Science Major

July 20, 2020 //  by Michelle Holder

While the majority of our planet consists of water, most of its oceans and bodies of water remain …

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Guide to the Global Health Major: The Major You Never Knew You Wanted

July 6, 2020 //  by Rachel Chiang

Global health problems transcend national borders and involve many disciplines within and beyond …

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10 Majors to Tackle Climate Change as a College Student

November 14, 2019 //  by Eva Sanchez

Climate Change is no longer just an environmental concern, it is a crisis. Older generations have …

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Being Lied to Helped Me Choose My Major

July 15, 2019 //  by Katie Grotewiel

I’ve always enjoyed reading classic literature. In fourth grade, I loved mythology and the Percy …

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10 Reasons You Should Pick Up a Minor in College

June 6, 2019 //  by April Rubin

Taking a few extra classes in an area that you’re passionate about could provide more opportunities …

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Major

April 15, 2019 //  by Selina Scott

I bet you thought the hard part was over. You finally got accepted into college so it’s all smooth …

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C’mon Homie We Major: Deciding the Rest of Your Life as a Teenager

April 4, 2019 //  by Benjamin Errichetti

There I sat, a bumbling high school junior lazily day dreaming through a mandatory class on college …

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