What Can I do with this Major?

Many students ask, “What can I do with my major?” The question should be, “What do i want to do?”

This resource guides you into exploring yourself and the many possible fields of study. Majors and careers do not always have a direct relationship. Some careers, such as nursing and engineering, require certain majors; however, nurses and engineers can also have careers in education, banking, or marketing. Careers often develop in unusual ways that cannot be predicted by the major.

How to Use this Resource:

  • View All Majors 
    • Use the View All Majors tab to see a list of all majors. Click any title to access information and links. The information outlines common career areas one can enter with this major, typical employers that hire in this field, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. The information is representative of typical career paths associated with each major and is not an exhaustive list
    • The websites included in the links section provide additional information about each major and the occupations commonly associated with it. Research links within four categories: Professional Associations, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Related Resources, and Employment Opportunities
    • PDFs are available by clicking Print Version under the heading.
  • Search
    • Use the search feature to find majors that include a particular subject. For example, search “counseling” to see all the majors that list it as an area. This helps you see the wide variety of paths you can choose to enter a career field. 
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