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Compare majors by job access, employability, cost/payoff, and how to test fit before paying tuition.

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18 matching majors

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

What this major studies

Broad management, marketing, finance, operations, and organizations.

Main catch: Needs a functional lane by sophomore year or it becomes a vague credential.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
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Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

sales

operations

HR

business analyst support

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

African-descended histories, cultures, politics, literature, institutions, and social movements.

Main catch: Strong intellectual field, but direct job value needs writing, research, policy, education, or community work experience.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

policy support

education

nonprofit

law/grad path

Mixed AI risk: AI changes parts of the work, but does not replace the path. The student should learn the tools and prove they can do real work beyond prompts.
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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

What this major studies

U.S. culture, politics, race, literature, media, history, and institutions.

Main catch: Broad interdisciplinary major; needs writing samples, internships, research methods, or a second lane.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

public history

policy support

communications

law/grad path

Mixed AI risk: AI changes parts of the work, but does not replace the path. The student should learn the tools and prove they can do real work beyond prompts.
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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

What this major studies

Human societies, culture, archaeology, language, and institutions.

Main catch: Weak standalone job signal without methods, fieldwork, data, language, or grad school.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

research assistant

UX research support

museum/nonprofit

public sector generalist

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Courts, policing, corrections, law, security, and justice systems.

Main catch: Not a badge; agencies, academy, tests, and records matter more.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

law enforcement applicant

security

case support

public-sector generalist

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

The theory, data, and policy behind crime and justice.

Main catch: Distinct from Criminal Justice (practice); pair with data or law.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

crime analyst

research / policy

law-school feeder

Mixed AI risk: AI changes parts of the work, but does not replace the path. The student should learn the tools and prove they can do real work beyond prompts.
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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

What this major studies

Gender, sexuality, power, law, culture, health, media, and social movements.

Main catch: Needs writing, policy, research, organizing, health, or legal lane to become actionable.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

advocacy

policy support

nonprofit

law/grad path

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Global systems, cultures, migration, development, security, politics, and inequality.

Main catch: Needs language, region, methods, internships, or a professional lane.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

NGO support

policy support

international business support

grad/law path

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Evidence, archives, institutions, writing, and historical interpretation.

Main catch: Weak direct job signal unless paired with teaching, archives, law, data, or writing niche.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

education

law/policy prep

public history

generalist roles

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Global politics, diplomacy, security, development, languages, and institutions.

Main catch: Needs language, regional expertise, clearance path, internships, or graduate school.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

policy support

NGO support

government pathway

grad/law path

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

A broad, flexible degree across disciplines for transfer and completion.

Main catch: Very broad; you must pair it with a concrete skill or job lane.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

varied

teaching feeder

adult completion

Mixed AI risk: AI changes parts of the work, but does not replace the path. The student should learn the tools and prove they can do real work beyond prompts.
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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

What this major studies

People, management, and change leadership across organizations.

Main catch: Broad degree; pair it with a concrete function (HR, ops, sales) and real experience.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

team lead

operations / HR track

program coordinator

Mixed AI risk: AI changes parts of the work, but does not replace the path. The student should learn the tools and prove they can do real work beyond prompts.
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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

What this major studies

Logic, ethics, argument, knowledge, language, and reasoning.

Main catch: Intellectually valuable, weak direct job signal without another lane.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

law prep

writing

policy/generalist

grad path

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Government, law, policy, institutions, campaigns, and political behavior.

Main catch: Not a law job by itself; writing, data, internships, and law/grad plans matter.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

campaigns

policy support

law path

public-sector generalist

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Policy design, public management, budgeting, institutions, and analysis.

Main catch: Needs writing samples, statistics, internships, or MPP/MPA path.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

policy support

program analyst

government generalist

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Managing parks, recreation, outdoor, and tourism programs.

Main catch: Broad; pair it with a specialty (events, outdoor, administration).

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

parks / rec coordinator

tourism / events

outdoor programs

Mixed AI risk: AI changes parts of the work, but does not replace the path. The student should learn the tools and prove they can do real work beyond prompts.
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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

What this major studies

Religions, texts, ethics, history, culture, politics, and communities.

Main catch: Broad major; needs writing, language, community work, counseling, law, or graduate plan.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

education

nonprofit

law/grad path

interfaith/community work

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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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

What this major studies

Groups, inequality, institutions, research, and social behavior.

Main catch: Needs statistics, internships, or a clear applied lane.

Can this major pay off directly?

Related job?Not by itself
More school?Varies by job goal
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionHigh caution: weak payoff unless tuition is low or paired with a concrete job lane.
Pair withmarketable minor, work experience, Excel/data, writing, public speaking
Test it this year: Pick a practical lane now: data, writing, sales, public service, education, HR, policy, operations, or another skill path.

Employability read

Broad; useful only when paired with a practical lane.

Related work to investigate

research support

human services

HR

policy/generalist

Higher AI risk: Some entry-level tasks can be automated. The student needs original work, judgment, clients, results, or experience people can check.
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How to use this

Start with the question a student actually needs answered: can this major lead to related work after a bachelor's degree, what gate is in the way, and what can I try now before spending tuition money? Deep profiles are available for the highest-priority majors; the rest are starter cards built for fast comparison.