Each year, the Princeton Review compiles a list of the top college majors based on job prospects, alumni salaries and popularity. Here’s the latest.
1. Computer Science
Career options: robotics, natural language recognition programs, artificial intelligence, programing languages, numerical analysis, gaming technology.
2. Communications
Career options: business, advertising, human resources, public relations, government, education, media, social services.
3. Government/Political Science
Career options: law, politics, journalism.
4. Business
Career options: accounting, finance, marketing, economics, statistics, human resources.
5. Economics
Career options: business, law, public policy.
6. English Language/Literature
Career options: law, journalism, publishing.
7. Psychology
Career options: therapy, social work, counseling, teaching, child development, law, consulting.
8. Nursing
Career options: geriatrics, neurology, oncology, obstetrics, pediatrics.
9. Chemical Engineering
Career options: manufacturing, mills, pharmaceuticals, plastics.
10. Biology
Career options: genetics, biotechnology, veterinary, optometry, ecology/environmental.
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