College Major Search
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Health & Helping
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Nursing
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Nursing
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Clinical care, health systems, patient assessment, and nursing practice.
Can this major pay off directly?
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registered nurse
clinical nurse
future NP/DNP
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Computer Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Computer Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Software, algorithms, systems, data, AI, and computing theory.
Can this major pay off directly?
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software developer
security analyst
data/ML support
systems roles
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Accounting
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Accounting
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Financial reporting, audit, tax, controls, and compliance.
Can this major pay off directly?
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accountant
auditor
tax associate
controller track
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Finance
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Finance
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Capital, valuation, markets, banking, investments, and risk.
Can this major pay off directly?
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financial analyst
credit analyst
banking
FP&A
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
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Cybersecurity
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Cybersecurity
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Networks, defense, incident response, security operations, and risk.
Can this major pay off directly?
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SOC analyst
security analyst
GRC analyst
systems support
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
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Data Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Data Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Programming, statistics, modeling, analytics, and data products.
Can this major pay off directly?
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data analyst
business intelligence
statistical analyst
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Teaching, curriculum, child development, assessment, and classroom practice.
Can this major pay off directly?
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teacher
special education teacher
instructional support
Behavior & Society
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
Deep profile
Psychology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Psychology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Behavior, cognition, development, mental health, and research methods.
Can this major pay off directly?
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HR/research support
case support
counseling/clinical grad path
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Deep profile
Biology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Biology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Living systems from cells to organisms; common pre-health base.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
clinical lab route
research assistant
pre-med/dental/PA/pharmacy
Business & Money
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Deep profile
Business Administration
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Business Administration
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Broad management, marketing, finance, operations, and organizations.
Can this major pay off directly?
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sales
operations
HR
business analyst support
Engineering & Building
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
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Architecture
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Architecture
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Building design, studio work, construction systems, and professional practice.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
architectural designer
intern architect
urban/design roles
Health & Helping
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
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Athletic Training
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Athletic Training
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Injury prevention, assessment, and rehab for athletes and active people.
Can this major pay off directly?
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Related work to investigate
athletic trainer
sports-medicine clinic
Travel, Service & Operations
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
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Aviation / Professional Flight
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Aviation / Professional Flight
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Flight training, aviation operations, aircraft systems, safety, regulations, and crew resource management.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
pilot pathway
flight operations
airport operations
aviation safety support
Engineering & Building
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Civil Engineering
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Civil Engineering
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Infrastructure, transportation, water, structures, construction, and public works.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
civil engineer
transportation engineer
construction/project engineer
Health & Helping
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Dental Hygiene
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Dental Hygiene
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Clinical oral-health care: cleanings, screenings, imaging, and patient education.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
dental hygienist
clinical hygienist
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
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Early Childhood Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Early Childhood Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Child development, early learning, classroom practice, family engagement, and assessment.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
preschool teacher
early childhood educator
childcare leadership
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Elementary Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Elementary Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Child learning, literacy, math instruction, classroom management, assessment, and student teaching.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
elementary teacher
instructional support
reading/math intervention
education leadership path
Engineering & Building
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Environmental Engineering
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Environmental Engineering
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Water, waste, air quality, remediation, infrastructure, sustainability, and public health systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
environmental engineer
water resources
remediation
compliance engineering
Engineering & Building
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Landscape Architecture
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Landscape Architecture
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Site design, ecology, planting, grading, urban space, stormwater, and public landscapes.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
landscape designer
site planner
urban design support
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Mathematics Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Mathematics Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Teaching secondary mathematics: content plus pedagogy.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
math teacher
curriculum specialist
Health & Helping
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Medical Laboratory Science
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Medical Laboratory Science
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Clinical testing, microbiology, hematology, chemistry, transfusion medicine, and lab quality.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
medical lab scientist
clinical lab technologist
diagnostic lab
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Music Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Music Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Teaching music in K-12 schools; blends performance and pedagogy.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
music teacher
band / choir director
Health & Helping
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Nutrition / Dietetics
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Nutrition / Dietetics
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Food, metabolism, clinical nutrition, community health, counseling, and dietetic practice.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
dietitian path
nutrition educator
food service management
wellness support
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Physical / Health Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Physical / Health Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Teaching PE, health, and wellness in K-12 schools.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
PE teacher
health teacher
coach
Health & Helping
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Radiologic / Medical Imaging Sciences
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Radiologic / Medical Imaging Sciences
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Medical imaging: X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
radiographer
MRI / CT technologist
sonographer
Health & Helping
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Respiratory Therapy
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Respiratory Therapy
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Cardiopulmonary care for patients with breathing and lung conditions.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
respiratory therapist
ICU / ER respiratory care
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Science Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Science Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Teaching secondary science: content plus pedagogy.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
science teacher
lab instruction
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Secondary Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Secondary Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Adolescent learning, teaching methods, subject pedagogy, classroom practice, and assessment.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
middle/high school teacher
instructional support
education leadership path
Behavior & Society
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Social Work
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Social Work
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Casework, community systems, human services, policy, and clinical foundations.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
case manager
social worker
MSW/clinical path
Education
Job path with license
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Special Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
Related job?Yes, after license
EmployabilityStrong
More school?License or certification gate
AI riskLower AI risk
Special Education
Strong if the program leads to the required license and placements.
What this major studies
Disability, inclusive instruction, assessment, IEPs, behavior support, and family collaboration.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
special education teacher
instructional support
case management
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Actuarial Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Actuarial Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Risk modeling for insurance, pensions, finance, and analytics.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
actuarial analyst
risk analyst
insurance analytics
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Aerospace Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Aerospace Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion, controls, structures, and systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
aerospace engineer
systems engineer
test engineer
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Agricultural Business / Agribusiness
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Agricultural Business / Agribusiness
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Farm economics, food markets, supply chains, commodities, finance, and agricultural operations.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
agribusiness analyst
farm credit
commodity support
food supply chain
Environment & Animals
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Agricultural Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Agricultural Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Crops, soil, food systems, farm management, sustainability, and agricultural technology.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
agricultural technician
extension support
crop/soil work
farm operations
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Applied Mathematics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Applied Mathematics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Mathematical modeling, computation, optimization, statistics, and real-world quantitative systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
quantitative analyst
data/modeling
operations research
engineering analysis
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Algorithms, data, machine learning, models, ethics, and AI systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
ML support
data/AI analyst
software developer
research assistant
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Bioinformatics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Bioinformatics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Biology, genomics, statistics, databases, coding, and computational research.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
bioinformatics analyst
genomics support
research assistant
biotech data
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Biomedical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Biomedical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Engineering applied to medical devices, biomechanics, imaging, and health systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
biomedical engineer
quality engineer
device R&D support
Health & Helping
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Biotechnology
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Biotechnology
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Applied biology, lab methods, therapeutics, biomanufacturing, quality, and regulation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
biotech lab technician
quality support
manufacturing associate
research assistant
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Business Analytics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Business Analytics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Turning business data into decisions with analytics, dashboards, and modeling.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
business analyst
analytics consultant
operations analyst
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Chemical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Chemical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Processes, materials, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
process engineer
manufacturing engineer
quality engineer
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Computer Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Computer Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Hardware/software systems, embedded computing, circuits, and digital design.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
embedded engineer
systems engineer
firmware developer
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Computer Information Systems
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Computer Information Systems
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Business computing, databases, systems analysis, enterprise tools, security, and process improvement.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
systems analyst
business analyst
IT analyst
database support
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Construction Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Construction Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Project delivery, estimating, scheduling, site management, and construction operations.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
assistant project manager
estimator
field engineer
Travel, Service & Operations
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Culinary Arts / Culinary Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Culinary Arts / Culinary Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Professional cooking, kitchen operations, and food-service management.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
chef track
kitchen manager
food entrepreneur
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Data Analytics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Data Analytics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Applied data cleaning, visualization, SQL, statistics, dashboards, and decision support.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
data analyst
BI analyst
operations analyst
reporting analyst
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Data Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Data Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Building the pipelines and infrastructure that power data and AI.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
data engineer
ML infrastructure
analytics engineer
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Economics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Economics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Markets, incentives, policy, statistics, and decision systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
analyst
consulting support
policy analyst support
finance-adjacent roles
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Electrical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Electrical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Circuits, power, electronics, controls, communications, and signal systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
electrical engineer
controls engineer
test engineer
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Engineering Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Engineering Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Engineering plus the business of leading technical teams, budgets, and projects.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
engineering manager track
technical project manager
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Engineering Technology
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Engineering Technology
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Applied, hands-on engineering for implementation, testing, and operations.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
engineering technologist
field / test engineer
manufacturing
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Event Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Event Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Event planning, venues, budgets, logistics, hospitality, vendors, and guest experience.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
event coordinator
venue operations
conference services
program coordinator
Public Service & Law
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Fire Science / Fire Administration
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Fire Science / Fire Administration
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency-services leadership.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
firefighter
fire officer
fire inspector
Environment & Animals
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Food Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Food Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Food chemistry, safety, processing, nutrition, product development, and quality systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
food safety
quality technician
product development support
regulatory support
Science & Math
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Forensic Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Forensic Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Applying lab science to criminal investigation and evidence analysis.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
forensic lab analyst
crime-lab technician
Environment & Animals
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Forestry / Natural Resources
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Forestry / Natural Resources
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Forests, land management, wildlife habitat, conservation, timber, and natural resource policy.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
forestry technician
land management
conservation
environmental consulting
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Mapping, spatial data, and geospatial analysis.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
GIS analyst
geospatial analyst
mapping technician
Health & Helping
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Health Administration
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Health Administration
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Healthcare operations, policy, finance, quality, compliance, and patient-services systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
healthcare operations
clinic coordinator
quality support
healthcare analyst support
Health & Helping
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Health Information Management / Informatics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Health Information Management / Informatics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Managing medical records, coding, data, and health IT systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
health information manager
medical coder
clinical data analyst
Environment & Animals
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Horticulture
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Horticulture
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Plant production, greenhouse systems, landscapes, soils, pest management, and crop quality.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
horticulture technician
greenhouse operations
landscape production
extension support
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Hospitality Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Hospitality Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Hotels, events, tourism, food service operations, and guest experience.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
hotel operations
event coordinator
restaurant management
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Human Resources
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Human Resources
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Hiring, benefits, employee relations, compliance, training, and workplace systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
HR coordinator
recruiting coordinator
benefits support
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Industrial Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Industrial Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Systems, operations, optimization, ergonomics, quality, analytics, and process improvement.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
industrial engineer
operations analyst
quality engineer
process improvement
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Information Systems / MIS
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Information Systems / MIS
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Business systems, databases, analytics, enterprise software, and process improvement.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
business analyst
systems analyst
IT analyst
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Information Technology
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Information Technology
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Networks, systems, cloud, support, databases, security, and enterprise technology.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
IT analyst
systems administrator
support engineer
cloud support
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Insurance / Risk Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Insurance / Risk Management
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Assessing and managing financial and operational risk for firms and insurers.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
risk analyst
underwriter
insurance operations
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
International Business
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
International Business
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Global markets, trade, finance, supply chains, culture, and cross-border operations.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
international sales support
trade compliance
global operations
supply chain analyst
Public Service & Law
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Legal Studies / Paralegal
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Legal Studies / Paralegal
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Applied law: legal research, documents, and paralegal work.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
paralegal
legal assistant
compliance
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Materials Science / Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Materials Science / Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, biomaterials, and manufacturing properties.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
materials engineer
quality/testing
manufacturing R&D
semiconductor support
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Mathematics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Mathematics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Abstract and applied math, proofs, modeling, statistics, and quantitative reasoning.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
analyst
data roles
actuarial
teaching/grad path
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Deep profile
Mechanical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Mechanical Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Machines, mechanics, thermal systems, manufacturing, design, and robotics.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
mechanical engineer
manufacturing engineer
design engineer
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Mechatronics Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Mechatronics Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Blends mechanical, electrical, and software for automated systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
mechatronics engineer
automation engineer
controls
Environment & Animals
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Meteorology / Atmospheric Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Meteorology / Atmospheric Science
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Weather, climate, forecasting, atmospheric physics, data, and hazards.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
meteorologist
forecasting support
climate data
emergency management support
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Nuclear Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Nuclear Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Radiation, reactors, power systems, nuclear safety, materials, and health physics.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
nuclear engineer
radiation safety
power systems
defense/energy labs
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Operations Research
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Operations Research
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Optimization, decisions, probability, simulation, analytics, logistics, and systems modeling.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
operations analyst
decision scientist
logistics analyst
quantitative consultant
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Real Estate
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Real Estate
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Property markets, finance, development, valuation, brokerage, and urban economics.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
real estate analyst
property management
development support
leasing
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Robotics Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Robotics Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Designing and building robots across mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
robotics engineer
automation engineer
controls engineer
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Software Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Software Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Software design, testing, systems, requirements, security, and team development practice.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
software developer
QA automation
systems analyst
DevOps support
Computing & Data
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Statistics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Statistics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Probability, inference, regression, experiments, data analysis, and uncertainty.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
statistical analyst
data analyst
biostatistics support
research analyst
Business & Money
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Supply Chain / Logistics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Supply Chain / Logistics
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Procurement, logistics, inventory, operations, transportation, and analytics.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
supply chain analyst
buyer
logistics coordinator
Engineering & Building
Related job possible
Cost: Lower caution
Starter card
Systems Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
Systems Engineering
Stronger when the student can show tools, projects, labs, or internships.
What this major studies
Engineering complex systems end-to-end; heavily used by DMV defense and aerospace employers.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
systems engineer
integration engineer
requirements engineer
Business & Money
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Advertising
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Advertising
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Campaign strategy, copy, media buying, persuasion, consumer behavior, and creative execution.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
advertising coordinator
media planner
account support
brand content
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Animation
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Animation
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
2D/3D animation, motion, storyboarding, visual development, production tools, and digital media.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
animator
motion designer
production artist
game/media art
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Audio / Music Production
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Audio / Music Production
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Recording, mixing, live sound, production software, music business, and media workflows.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
audio technician
producer assistant
live sound
media production
Environment & Animals
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Botany / Plant Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Botany / Plant Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Plants, crops, ecology, genetics, soils, conservation, and plant systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
greenhouse/lab technician
crop science
conservation support
extension work
Behavior & Society
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Cognitive Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Cognitive Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Mind, brain, language, AI, psychology, philosophy, and computation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
UX research support
research assistant
AI/human factors
grad path
Business & Money
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Deep profile
Communications
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Communications
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Writing, persuasion, media, PR, campaigns, and audience strategy.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
PR specialist
content
communications coordinator
marketing support
Humanities & Culture
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Creative Writing
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Creative Writing
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, workshops, revision, and literary craft.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
writer
editorial assistant
content
teaching/grad path
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Dance
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Dance
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Performance, choreography, movement, production, pedagogy, and dance studies.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
performer
teacher
arts admin
fitness/movement support
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Digital Media / Media Arts
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Digital Media / Media Arts
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Convergent media: video, motion, web, and interactive content.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
content producer
motion designer
media specialist
Environment & Animals
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Earth Science / Geology
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Earth Science / Geology
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Rocks, minerals, earth systems, field methods, hazards, water, and geologic time.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
geotechnical support
environmental consulting
GIS/field technician
grad path
Public Service & Law
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Emergency Management / Homeland Security
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Emergency Management / Homeland Security
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Disaster response, preparedness, risk, public safety, continuity, and security systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
emergency management assistant
public safety support
continuity planning
security analyst support
Humanities & Culture
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
English
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
English
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Writing, literature, rhetoric, editing, interpretation, and communication.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
technical writer
editorial assistant
content
teaching path
Business & Money
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Entrepreneurship
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Entrepreneurship
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
New ventures, customers, finance, operations, sales, products, and small-business execution.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
founder
business development
startup operations
sales
Environment & Animals
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Environmental Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Environmental Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Ecology, environmental systems, GIS, policy, fieldwork, and compliance.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
environmental technician
GIS support
compliance assistant
Environment & Animals
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Environmental Studies / Sustainability
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Environmental Studies / Sustainability
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Environmental policy, sustainability, ecology, climate, justice, and community systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
sustainability coordinator
environmental program support
policy support
GIS/field support
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Fashion Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Fashion Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Apparel design, patternmaking, textiles, construction, illustration, CAD, and collections.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
fashion designer
technical designer
product development
costume/apparel support
Business & Money
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Fashion Merchandising
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Fashion Merchandising
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Retail buying, apparel markets, merchandising, trend analysis, branding, and e-commerce.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
assistant buyer
merchandising assistant
retail operations
brand support
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Film / Media Studies
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Film / Media Studies
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Film, television, digital media, production, criticism, storytelling, and visual culture.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
production assistant
editorial/media support
content
film studies grad path
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Fine Arts / Studio Art
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Fine Arts / Studio Art
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Studio practice, visual expression, media, critique, and exhibitions.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
artist
designer support
arts admin
teaching/grad path
Computing & Data
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Game Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Game Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Game systems, interactive media, storytelling, programming, art, UX, and production.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
game designer
level designer
interactive media
UX/game production
Environment & Animals
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Geography
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Geography
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Places, maps, people, environments, spatial data, urban systems, and GIS.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
GIS analyst
planning support
environmental data
policy support
Behavior & Society
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Gerontology / Aging Studies
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Gerontology / Aging Studies
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Aging, health systems, caregiving, policy, families, services, and older-adult communities.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
aging services
program coordinator
case support
health navigation
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Graphic Design / UX
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Graphic Design / UX
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Visual communication, interfaces, branding, layout, and user-centered design.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
graphic designer
UX/UI designer
production artist
Behavior & Society
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Human Development / Family Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Human Development / Family Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Development across the lifespan, families, child/youth systems, services, and communities.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
family services
youth programs
case support
grad counseling/social work
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Illustration
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Illustration
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Visual illustration for publishing, games, and media.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
illustrator
concept artist
visual development
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Industrial Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Industrial Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Designing physical products for use, manufacture, and market.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
product designer
industrial designer
hardware / UX
Behavior & Society
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Information Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Information Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Information systems, users, data, search, knowledge organization, UX, and digital services.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
information analyst
UX research support
data stewardship
library/information services
Engineering & Building
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Interior Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Interior Design
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Interior spaces, materials, lighting, human factors, codes, presentation, and design software.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
interior designer
design assistant
space planning
FF&E support
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Deep profile
Journalism
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Journalism
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Reporting, writing, editing, media law, investigation, and public information.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
reporter
editorial assistant
communications
content
Business & Money
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Marketing
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Marketing
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Customer research, campaigns, brand, analytics, sales funnels, and communication.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
marketing coordinator
digital marketing
sales enablement
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Music
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Music
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Performance, theory, production, education, composition, and music business.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
performer
teacher
production
arts admin
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Musical Theatre
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Musical Theatre
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Acting, singing, and dance for the musical stage.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
stage performer
regional / touring theatre
teaching artist
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Photography
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Photography
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Visual storytelling through photographic art and commercial work.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
photographer
photo editor
visual content
Health & Helping
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Public Health
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Public Health
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Population health, epidemiology basics, prevention, policy, and health systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
health educator
program coordinator
public health analyst support
Business & Money
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Public Relations
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Public Relations
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Reputation, media relations, messaging, crisis communication, campaigns, and publics.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
PR coordinator
communications assistant
media relations
social media support
Business & Money
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Sports Management
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Sports Management
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Sport business, events, facilities, marketing, operations, analytics, and recreation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
sports operations
event coordinator
athletics admin support
sales/marketing
Arts, Media & Design
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Theatre
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Theatre
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Performance, directing, design, stagecraft, dramaturgy, production, and theatre history.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
performer
stage management
technical theatre
arts admin
Environment & Animals
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Wildlife / Fisheries Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskLower AI risk
Wildlife / Fisheries Science
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Wildlife, fisheries, habitat, ecology, conservation, field methods, and management.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
wildlife technician
fisheries technician
conservation support
agency/grad path
Humanities & Culture
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
World Languages
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
World Languages
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Language proficiency, cultures, translation, literature, and cross-cultural communication.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
translation support
teaching
international business support
government/NGO path
Behavior & Society
Needs work samples
Cost: Medium caution
Starter card
Youth / Social Innovation
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
Related job?Maybe, with work samples
EmployabilityMixed
More school?Usually no, but work samples matter
AI riskHigher AI risk
Youth / Social Innovation
Mixed; employers need visible work or related experience.
What this major studies
Youth development, community programs, education systems, nonprofits, and social change.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
youth program coordinator
nonprofit support
education innovation
community engagement
Environment & Animals
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Animal Science
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskLower AI risk
Animal Science
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Animal biology, nutrition, breeding, health, livestock systems, and veterinary preparation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
animal care
vet school prep
agriculture operations
lab/extension support
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Biochemistry
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Biochemistry
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Chemistry of living systems, proteins, metabolism, genetics, lab methods, and molecular biology.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
lab technician
biotech support
pre-health
graduate research
Science & Math
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Chemistry
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Chemistry
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Molecules, reactions, lab analysis, materials, and chemical systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
lab technician
quality control
pre-health
graduate research
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Human movement, anatomy, exercise physiology, health, and performance.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
fitness/wellness
PT/OT/PA prep
strength support
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Genetics / Genomics
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Genetics / Genomics
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Genes, inheritance, molecular biology, sequencing, data, and disease biology.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
lab technician
genomics support
biotech
pre-health/grad path
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Health Sciences
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskLower AI risk
Health Sciences
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Health systems, anatomy, prevention, clinical basics, wellness, and healthcare pathways.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
healthcare support
health educator
PT/OT/PA prep
public health
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Microbiology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Microbiology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, immunology basics, lab methods, disease, and biotechnology.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
lab technician
quality control
public health lab
pre-health/grad path
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Molecular Biology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Molecular Biology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
DNA, proteins, cells, biotechnology, disease mechanisms, and lab research.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
research assistant
biotech support
pre-health
graduate research
Behavior & Society
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Neuroscience
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Neuroscience
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Brain, behavior, biology, psychology, chemistry, and research methods.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
research assistant
pre-med
grad research
health pathways
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
Drugs, formulation, pharmacology, toxicology, regulatory science, and biomedical labs.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
pharma lab support
regulatory support
pharmacy/grad path
biotech
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Physiology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Physiology
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
How the body works -- a strong pre-health and research foundation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
pre-health track
research assistant
physiology grad school
Public Service & Law
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Deep profile
Pre-Law
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Pre-Law
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
A planning lane for law school, not usually a standalone major.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
law school
policy
compliance
public service
Health & Helping
School-next path
Cost: High caution
Deep profile
Pre-Med / Pre-Health
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
Related job?Usually no; school next
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Often professional school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Pre-Med / Pre-Health
Risky as a stand-alone bachelor's unless there is a backup job lane.
What this major studies
A prerequisite plan for medical or health professional school, not a job.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
MD/DO
PA
dental
pharmacy
PT/OT
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
African / African American Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskMixed AI risk
African / African American Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
African-descended histories, cultures, politics, literature, institutions, and social movements.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
policy support
education
nonprofit
law/grad path
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
American Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskMixed AI risk
American Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
U.S. culture, politics, race, literature, media, history, and institutions.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
public history
policy support
communications
law/grad path
Behavior & Society
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Anthropology
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Anthropology
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Human societies, culture, archaeology, language, and institutions.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
research assistant
UX research support
museum/nonprofit
public sector generalist
Behavior & Society
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Deep profile
Criminal Justice
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Criminal Justice
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Courts, policing, corrections, law, security, and justice systems.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
law enforcement applicant
security
case support
public-sector generalist
Behavior & Society
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Criminology
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskMixed AI risk
Criminology
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
The theory, data, and policy behind crime and justice.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
crime analyst
research / policy
law-school feeder
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Gender / Women’s Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Gender / Women’s Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Gender, sexuality, power, law, culture, health, media, and social movements.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
advocacy
policy support
nonprofit
law/grad path
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Global Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Global Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Global systems, cultures, migration, development, security, politics, and inequality.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
NGO support
policy support
international business support
grad/law path
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
History
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
History
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Evidence, archives, institutions, writing, and historical interpretation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
education
law/policy prep
public history
generalist roles
Behavior & Society
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
International Relations
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
International Relations
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Global politics, diplomacy, security, development, languages, and institutions.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
policy support
NGO support
government pathway
grad/law path
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Liberal Arts / General Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskMixed AI risk
Liberal Arts / General Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
A broad, flexible degree across disciplines for transfer and completion.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
varied
teaching feeder
adult completion
Business & Money
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Organizational Leadership
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskMixed AI risk
Organizational Leadership
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
People, management, and change leadership across organizations.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
team lead
operations / HR track
program coordinator
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Philosophy
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Philosophy
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Logic, ethics, argument, knowledge, language, and reasoning.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
law prep
writing
policy/generalist
grad path
Behavior & Society
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Political Science
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Political Science
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Government, law, policy, institutions, campaigns, and political behavior.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
campaigns
policy support
law path
public-sector generalist
Behavior & Society
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Deep profile
Public Policy / Public Administration
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Public Policy / Public Administration
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Policy design, public management, budgeting, institutions, and analysis.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
policy support
program analyst
government generalist
Travel, Service & Operations
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskMixed AI risk
Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Managing parks, recreation, outdoor, and tourism programs.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
parks / rec coordinator
tourism / events
outdoor programs
Humanities & Culture
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Religious Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Religious Studies
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Religions, texts, ethics, history, culture, politics, and communities.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
education
nonprofit
law/grad path
interfaith/community work
Behavior & Society
Broad degree
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Sociology
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
Related job?Not by itself
EmployabilityBroad
More school?Varies by job goal
AI riskHigher AI risk
Sociology
Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.
What this major studies
Groups, inequality, institutions, research, and social behavior.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
research support
human services
HR
policy/generalist
Science & Math
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Archaeology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Archaeology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Material culture, field methods, ancient societies, lab analysis, and heritage management.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
field technician
museum support
cultural resource management
grad path
Arts, Media & Design
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Art History
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskHigher AI risk
Art History
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Visual culture, art movements, museums, criticism, and research.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
museum support
gallery assistant
education
arts administration
Science & Math
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Astrophysics / Astronomy
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Astrophysics / Astronomy
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Stars, galaxies, cosmology, instrumentation, physics, and data-heavy observation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
research assistant
data/physics roles
observatory support
grad research
Humanities & Culture
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
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Classics
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Classics
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Greek and Roman languages, literature, archaeology, history, philosophy, and ancient cultures.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
teaching
museum support
law/grad path
writing
Behavior & Society
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
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Communication Disorders / Speech Pathology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Communication Disorders / Speech Pathology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Speech, language, hearing, swallowing, development, and communication support.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
SLP aide
school support
audiology/SLP grad path
Humanities & Culture
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
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Comparative Literature
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskHigher AI risk
Comparative Literature
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Literature across languages, translation, culture, theory, and interpretation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
writing/editing
translation support
teaching
grad path
Environment & Animals
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
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Ecology / Evolutionary Biology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Ecology / Evolutionary Biology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Organisms, evolution, ecosystems, biodiversity, fieldwork, and conservation science.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
field technician
conservation support
research assistant
grad research
Humanities & Culture
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
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Linguistics
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Linguistics
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Language structure, sounds, grammar, meaning, cognition, computation, and society.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
language technology
research assistant
teaching
speech/grad path
Environment & Animals
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
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Marine Biology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Marine Biology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Marine organisms, ecology, oceans, conservation, field methods, and research.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
marine field technician
aquarium support
conservation support
grad research
Environment & Animals
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Oceanography
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Oceanography
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Oceans, climate, marine geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and data collection.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
ocean data support
marine technician
environmental consulting
grad research
Science & Math
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Physics
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Physics
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Matter, energy, mechanics, electricity, quantum, and mathematical modeling.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
engineering-adjacent analyst
research assistant
data/quant path
grad research
Engineering & Building
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
Starter card
Urban Planning
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskLower AI risk
Urban Planning
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
Cities, land use, transportation, housing, design, policy, and community development.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
planning assistant
GIS/planning support
housing policy
MPA/MUP path
Environment & Animals
Usually needs grad school
Cost: High caution
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Zoology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
Related job?Usually no; grad school
EmployabilityWeak without more school
More school?Usually graduate school
AI riskMixed AI risk
Zoology
Weak for the named career without graduate school.
What this major studies
The biology of animals: behavior, physiology, ecology, and conservation.
Can this major pay off directly?
Employability read
Related work to investigate
wildlife biologist
zoo / aquarium science
research track
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