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.
7. Psychology
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.
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
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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
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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