EDUCATION
SPECIAL SECTION:
7. Psychology
A psychology major can expect to focus on human
behavior, learning, emotion, mental disorders and
personality. This degree can help graduates land jobs as
therapists, counselors, or even teachers or lawyers, with
continued education.
8. Nursing
Nurses are in high demand since it takes a special
person to do what nurses do. Nursing majors typically
take science and liberal arts courses, then are required to
work directly at a hospital for clinical rotations. They can
choose a focus area in pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, and others.
9. Engineering
presentation creation, strategic planning and social media
management make up just a few of the things you’ll learn as a
communications major. Careers can include positions in public
relations, event/meeting planning, social media and human
resources.
3. Human Resources
Every company needs employees to hire and train
other employees. A degree in human resources
focuses on organization behavior, social
psychology, employment and labor laws, and
“Business 101.” Data integration is changing the field of human
resources, so other technical skills are being added to the
curriculum. Graduating with a degree in HR can land you a job
working as a human resources manager, compensation/benefit
analyst or labor relations specialist, to name a few.
This category encompasses a myriad of focus areas
ranging from chemical and biomedical, to civil,
industrial, and aerospace—just to name a few.
Engineering majors are in high demand and related
jobs rank among the highest paying in the U.S. Applying science to
real-life problems makes this an appealing career area.
10. Biology
Studying biology means studying the world
around us. From plants to animals to humans, and
the environments in which they live, biology
majors can find themselves in the genetics or
biotechnology industry, going on to medical school, or becoming
an environmentalist, to name a few.
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4. Business
This degree integrates the skills of leadership,
problem solving, economics and communications,
making it a very marketable option for college
students. Classes include finance, accounting,
marketing, statistics, economics and human resources. This major
is a great option for those who know they want to get into the
business world. Careers can range from marketing or account
management to financial analyst or sales manager.
5. Economics
If the quote “There’s no such thing as a free
lunch” resonates, a major in economics might be
a good option. It is heavily focused on a
combination of critical thinking and math and
lays the groundwork for graduate studies in law, public policy, or
international studies. Positions include actuary, lawyer, financial
analyst and international business consultant.
6. Construction Management
Buildings are constantly being constructed
everywhere you look. A construction management
professional ensures that projects are completed on
time and on budget, and jobs can vary from
commercial to residential buildings. A major in this field requires
studying engineering and architecture, followed by hands-on
construction experience.
There is no time better to start saving for college than when your
child is born, or even earlier! There are many options available
for parents who want to get a jump-start on saving for college,
and some plans even allow for savings to be used at the child’s
discretion (for education or something else) when they reach a
certain age.
Parents wishing to save specifically for education purposes
can open a 529 college savings plan. The name comes from
Section 529 of the IRS tax code, which encourages saving for
future educational purposes through a tax-advantaged plan.
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