How To Choose A Major

What If My Major Area Isn't On The List?

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What If My Major Area Isn't On The List?
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If some of the areas you're thinking about weren't on either of the two previous lists, write in those areas on the list below. Then fill in your level of interest, and then do your own research (click here to access the Occupational Outlook Handbook) to determine what the career prospects are in each area.

MAJOR AREA

(Type in the box provided)

YOUR LEVEL OF INTEREST
CAREER PROSPECTS (Based on your own research)

For a given area, if your interest is HIGH and your career prospects are relatively STRONG, you have a WINNER! If your interest is HIGH but career prospects are relatively WEAK, you have a HOBBY, and may want to consider minoring or double majoring in something more marketable. If your interest is LOW but the career prospects are STRONG, you have a potential BACKUP if you didn't hit any winners. And, of course, if your interest is LOW and career prospects are WEAK, you have a LOSER, and you can forget it.

Some additional considerations

Advice on specific majors

Additional resources

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