CollegeAdvisor.com: College Majors: Understanding College Majors & Choosing the Right College Major for You

College Majors: Understanding College Majors & Choosing the Right College Major for You

College Majors—General Introduction

As you prepare to start your undergraduate studies, one of the biggest questions you’ll ask yourself is “What should I major in?” This question can seem overwhelming, especially as the list of college majors is extensive. 

Before we help you sort through the best college majors for you, let’s first answer: what is a college major?

A college major is the path you select as your primary field of study in college. College majors can take a variety of forms. For example, your major in college could be computer science or comparative literature. This topic will account for 50% -75% of your classes, which is why it’s important to select a major in college that excites you. While college majors often center around a single academic field, you can also find (or create) cross-disciplinary or interdisciplinary college majors. In fact, interdisciplinary studies can be some of the best college majors given their versatility.

In addition to this guide, containing tips, top 10 majors lists, and links to our most popular college majors webinars, CollegeAdvisor.com has developed school-specific guides to college majors! Click on the articles below to learn more about majors at your top choice schools.