Every major has a stereotype associated with it, as does every character from any given television program. This could not be more true for the characters from "The Office"; coincidentally, many of these stereotypes overlap with the most common majors in college.
1. Psychology - Toby Flenderson
Being able to understand human beings and how they function is a key part of a psychology major, and Toby is one of the few people on "The Office" who can actually do that.
2. Business/Management - Michael Scott
Of course, business/management majors are the embodiment of Michael Scott. Your companies need you to function, and there's no shame in being a little cocky and full of it; after all, you are the boss.
3. Communications/Journalism - Jim Halpert
Comm and journalism majors have to be great with people, and Jim Halpert most definitely is. These majors have to be able to communicate well and have great interpersonal relationship skills and are usually pretty social.
4. Education - Phyllis Vance
Like Phyllis, education majors, especially those in psych/special ed, have to be patient and kind. When dealing with children and teenagers, you have to know when to be sweet and when to be stern, but never rude.
5. Math (Accounting/Applied/Finances) - Oscar Martinez
Math majors are smart and know how to get the job done. They sometimes tend to focus on their work more than their social lives, but never will they let work overtake their social lives. Oscar is the embodiment of a math major in the sense that he is dedicated to his accounting position at Dunder Mifflin, but knows when to take a break and do something for himself.
6. College Drop-Out - Meredith Palmer
College just did not work out with these types of people, for whatever reason. Perhaps you were a wild child, like Meredith, or classes did not go well. Whatever the case may be, college drop-outs will not stand idle and be happy with unemployment, despite not having a college degree.
7. Poli-Sci/Criminal Justice - Creed Bratton
Poli-sci majors tend to know how the law works and maybe know some more interesting facts about our country's paralegal system. Creed most certainly has his quirks, but that man does seem to know his way around the legal system.
8. Undecided - Erin Hannon
Undecided college students are just not sure yet on what they want to pursue, and that is okay! Like Erin, they tend to go with the flow, and maybe something will fall in their lap and inspire them, or maybe they need to go out and try things to figure their lives out. Either or, college is there for them to enjoy.
9. Computer Science/IT - Dwight Schrute
Dwight and computer science/information technologies majors have this characteristic in common: they are highly analytical. Perhaps they may come across as inhuman or robotic, but never doubt their intellectual prowess.
10. Nursing - Angela Martin
While Angela does not necessarily come across as a 'warm and fuzzy' human being, she does know how to care for her cats and does have a soft side, just like nursing majors. They both also know how to best take charge of a hectic situation and turn it into a better outcome.
11. English (Literature/Writing/Theatre) - Andy Bernard
Perhaps English majors were the oddballs in their families and friend groups due to their affinity for literature and theatre. Andy definitely was the black sheep of his family at Dunder Mifflin, but like English majors, he chose to pursue his dream in acting and performing and following the arts.
12. Culinary Arts - Kevin Malone
Culinary arts majors know their way around a kitchen and around food. Just like Kevin, food is delicious and should be savored and praised. Culinary arts majors may also have a special dish in their repertoire (hint hint: Kevin's Famous Chili).
13. Marketing - Ryan Howard
Marketing majors like to be in-the-know about sales and know how to make a good sales pitch. While Ryan technically went to business school, perhaps he would have succeeded more in marketing as he definitely knew how to spin things around to work in his favor.
14. Visual Arts - Pam Beesly
Our lovely Pam knew her way around a graphic design program and was skillful with a paintbrush. If there was ever the perfect major for her, it would be visual arts.
15. Fashion - Kelly Kapoor
Kelly, like most fashion majors, always kept up with the latest fashion trends. That woman knew how to online shop like a boss, but also aspired to be bigger and better than just a woman obsessed with clothes.
16. Public Relations - Darryl Philbin
Public relations majors need to be good with the public. They need to know how to handle a heated situation, but also how to boost morale during hard times. Darryl has every quality necessary to be a successful PR major with his down-to-earth personality and amazing interpersonal skills.
17. Never Went to College - Stanley Hudson
There is always the person who just opts not to go to college. They did not drop out, they just decided to not go in the first place. Of course, they expect the lectures about how "without a college degree they will go nowhere in life," but like Stanley, they know not to take any crap and to defend themselves.
