I am a marketing major so I think that it is great that marketing is number four on this list. Other than that, there are nine other majors that Princeton Review ranked as the top ten majors that you should pursue.
Computer Science
This is a great major because of the influx in computer hardware and software. You will also know how certain applications fit into the business world. As a computer science major, you can look into robotics, gaming technology, artificial intelligence, or language recognition programs. It is very heavy on problem-solving no matter what area you go into.
Communications
Communication majors have a “quick wit and a fiery personality." You get to look at different types of presentations and the strategies behind different messages. You will learn about verbal and nonverbal messages, audience reactions, and different communication environments. Communications will prepare you for a career in public relations, government, education, business, and advertising, just to name a few.
Government/Political Science
This major lets you keep abreast of current events while looking at statistics as well. Basically, you would focus on American government, public policy, foreign affairs, political philosophy, and comparative government. You get to look into your communication skills, critical thinking skills, culture, and history. Your possible jobs can be anywhere between a politician, lawyer, or journalist.
Business
This is kind of a no-brainer because business is in almost everything and you get the opportunity to go into many different fields. You get to problem solve, make decisions, and crunch numbers. You also get to communicate all the time in written and oral forms. You can plan and organize and even lead a team. Different areas of study include accounting, finance, marketing, economics, human resources, and statistics. You also have the opportunity to go into ethics, politics, and diversity.
Economics
Economics goes into many aspects of money and math. You can work for the government, an individual, and other businesses. Critical thinking is something that you will be doing a lot of. Production, distribution, and consumption are all parts of economics as well. Possible careers would involve anything along the lines of law, policy, future business, and international studies. It is also a good major to get your Masters in because that opens even more doors.
English Language and Literature
Studying English or literature is a lot more than just reading and writing. You have to have a certain poise about yourself and you get to write about anything you want. You don’t have to be the next Poe or Shakespeare. You can write poetry, fictional, or nonfictional works. You can write about politics, the weather, or even children’s books. Also, you can have a huge role in publishing and law.
Psychology
This is a great way to look into yourself and look at other people. You get to see how people react to different environments and learn about the biology of the brain. When studying psychology, you can look into cognition, intelligence, motivation, and emotion. Also, you can write about what you know which can add another element to the degree that you’re looking into. You can educate others while educating yourself. Consulting, teaching, development specialties, and law could be career options.
Nursing
It is always great to have a job in the medical field because it is always growing. Nursing majors get to interact with people and change people’s lives. You can treat, diagnose, and evaluate health problems. The only catch is that you have to pass at least the state boards so that you can be certified to practice. You get to do a clinical rotation as well so you will be able to see what you are getting into.
Chemical Engineering
Basically a chemical engineer harnesses chemical reactions to produce things people want. This major overlaps with other engineering paths, chemistry and biochemistry. You will look into organizational structures of molecules and you will learn how to keep the environment safe. Pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, plastic makers, and paper mills are some industries that are always looking into hiring chemical engineers.
Biology
You can study humans and plants, which is kind of like the best of both worlds when it comes to anything living. You will look into organisms at a cellular level, ecosystem level, and anywhere in between. You can work in genetics, biotechnology, environment, ecology, and veterinary services. You might even find a cure for a disease which would be pretty darn cool, if you ask me.
Now you can look into some different majors and see what jobs you might get based on what you study.
