Students immersed in the college application process, as well as those looking forward to it, would do well to identify their major. That’s the field in which they will earn their college degree and, most likely, pursue their future career. Once a college major is chosen, it becomes much easier to identify “best fit” colleges as students can research the schools that offer the strongest program in their chosen field.
There are very specific fields attracting college-bound students. Niche.com recently listed the Top 10 most popular college majors: (1) Business & Management (2) Nursing (3) Psychology (4) Biology (5) Engineering (6) Education (7) Communications (8) Finance & Accounting (9) Criminal Justice (10) Anthropology & Sociology. The number of degrees conferred for Business & Management (289,384) was more than double that awarded for the next most popular major – Nursing.
Students can use a multitude of resources to identify colleges with strong programs in their chosen field. One popular resource is the “Best Colleges” annual guide published by U.S. News and World Report.
There are very specific fields attracting college-bound students. Niche.com recently listed the Top 10 most popular college majors: (1) Business & Management (2) Nursing (3) Psychology (4) Biology (5) Engineering (6) Education (7) Communications (8) Finance & Accounting (9) Criminal Justice (10) Anthropology & Sociology. The number of degrees conferred for Business & Management (289,384) was more than double that awarded for the next most popular major – Nursing.
Students can use a multitude of resources to identify colleges with strong programs in their chosen field. One popular resource is the “Best Colleges” annual guide published by U.S. News and World Report.
For business programs, east coast colleges ranking in the Top 30 include University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, Cornell University, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Emory University, Georgetown University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Penn State University, University of Maryland, University of Florida, University of Georgia, and Boston College.
For nursing programs, east coast colleges ranking in the Top 30 include University of Pennsylvania, Emory University, Duke University, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, New York University, University of Maryland – Baltimore, University of Virginia, Boston College, George Washington University, University of Florida, Virginia Commonwealth University, and University of Miami.
Of course, “popular” and “most lucrative” can be very different. As recently reported in this column, the Top 10 majors that lead to high paying employment are all in the field of Engineering, with the additions of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Administration, and Computer Science.
Colleges in or near New Jersey with highly ranked engineering programs include Bucknell University (PA), Lafayette College (PA), Manhattan College (NY), Virginia Tech, Penn State, University of Maryland, Lehigh University (PA), Rutgers University (NJ), Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ), Drexel University (PA), University of Delaware and Stony Brook – State University of New York.
During their high school years, students should take courses in the area of their anticipated major, and seek internship, volunteer, or employment opportunities, in order to confirm that it’s the ideal field for their talents and interests.
For nursing programs, east coast colleges ranking in the Top 30 include University of Pennsylvania, Emory University, Duke University, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, New York University, University of Maryland – Baltimore, University of Virginia, Boston College, George Washington University, University of Florida, Virginia Commonwealth University, and University of Miami.
Of course, “popular” and “most lucrative” can be very different. As recently reported in this column, the Top 10 majors that lead to high paying employment are all in the field of Engineering, with the additions of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Administration, and Computer Science.
Colleges in or near New Jersey with highly ranked engineering programs include Bucknell University (PA), Lafayette College (PA), Manhattan College (NY), Virginia Tech, Penn State, University of Maryland, Lehigh University (PA), Rutgers University (NJ), Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ), Drexel University (PA), University of Delaware and Stony Brook – State University of New York.
During their high school years, students should take courses in the area of their anticipated major, and seek internship, volunteer, or employment opportunities, in order to confirm that it’s the ideal field for their talents and interests.
Susan Alaimo is the founder & director of Collegebound Review, offering PSAT/SAT® preparation & private college advising by Ivy League educated instructors. Visit CollegeboundReview.com or call 908-369-5362
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