Choosing a Field of Study for College
Navigating Countless Options to Make A Confident Decision
According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, only 27 percent of college graduates work in fields related to their majors. With so many bachelor’s degrees available to students, finding the perfect fit can feel extremely overwhelming — especially if you don’t already possess a clear idea of what you want to do professionally. Whether you’re currently enrolled in college or still making plans to attend, the following guide exists to help answer some of the common questions about choosing a major, calm anxieties about making the “right” choice and provide concrete resources for finding information and support along the way.
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Top 7 Tips to Help You Choose Your Field
With so many options available, it can be tough to narrow down what academic field you want to study. We’ve rounded up expert tips to help give you the confidence to make an educated and informed decision.
Expert Q & A on College Majors
Terri Carroll
Executive Director of Academic Advising,
University of North Georgia
Julie Higbee
Academic Adviser,
University of North Georgia
The 10 Most Common College Majors
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 1.92 million degrees were conferred in the U.S. throughout the 2015-2016 academic year. The most popular degrees from the NCES study are highlighted below to give students who select them a sense of what to expect.
