COLLEGE SUCCESS TIPS
Choosing A Major
15 Prestigious Careers
(and their possible majors)
If you have your eye on a specific career or future line of work, you should choose an appropriate
major to get your career off to the best possible start. Here are some popular career choices and
the majors that are most often chosen by students looking to work in these fields:
Profession: Possible Majors:
Scientist
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Astronomy, Geology
Doctor
Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Biochemistry
Teacher
Education, Psychology, any specific subject area you wish to teach
Nurse
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology
Member of Congress
Political Science, History, English, Philosophy, Psychology
Engineer
Any undergraduate engineering program
Architect
Architecture, Studio Art, Math, Art History, Engineering
Business Executive
Economics, Business, Political Science, Psychology
Lawyer
History, Philosophy, English, Political Science, Psychology
Journalist
Journalism, English, History, Philosophy, Psychology
Accountant
Accounting, Mathematics, Economics
Banker
Mathematics, Economics, Managerial Economics
Actor
Theater Arts, English, Classics, Sociology, Psychology
Stockbroker
Business, Economics, History, Psychology
Real Estate Broker
Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Economics
Did you know?
According to published reports, the top 10 highest paying undergraduate majors
(based on annual starting salary) are:
1. Engineering (Chemical)
6. Accounting
2. Engineering (Computer)
7. Economics and Finance
3. Engineering (Electrical)
8. Engineering (Civil)
4. Engineering (Mechanical)
9. Business Administration
5. Computer Science
10. Marketing
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