Picking A Major

United States - Big 10

• Chiropractic (D.C., D.C.M.)

• Dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D.)

• Law (LL.B., J.D.)

• Medicine (M.D.)

• Optometry (O.D.)

• Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

• Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

• Podiatry (D.P.M., D.P., Pod.D.)

• Theology (M.Div., M.H.L., B.D., ordination)

• Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M., V.M.D.)

United Kingdom (a few extras)

Bachelor of Medicine

Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, MBChB, etc.), 

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVS)

Master of Engineering (MEng)

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Master of Architecture (MArch)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION

• Agriculture, General

• Agribusiness Operations

• Agricultural Business & Management

• Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural Mechanization

• Agricultural Production

• Agronomy & Crop Science

• Animal Sciences

• Food Sciences & Technology

• Horticulture Operations & Management

• Horticulture Science

• Natural Resources Conservation, General

• Environmental Science

• Forestry

• Natural Resources Management

• Wildlife & Wildlands Management

ARCHITECTURE

• Architecture, General

• Architectural Environmental Design

• City/Urban/Regional Planning

• Interior Architecture

• Landscape Architecture

AREA, ETHNIC, & MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

• Area Studies, General (e.g., African, Middle Eastern)

• Asian Area Studies

• European Area Studies

• Latin American Area Studies

• North American Area Studies

• Ethnic & Minority Studies, General

• African American Studies

• American Indian/Native American Studies

• Latino/Chicano Studies

• Women’s Studies

• Liberal Arts & General Studies*

• Library Science

• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies*

ARTS: VISUAL & PERFORMING

• Art, General

• Art History, Criticism & Conservation

• Fine/Studio Arts

• Cinema/Film

• Cinematography/Film/Vide Production

• Dance

• Design & Visual Communications, General

• Fashion/Apparel Design

• Graphic Design

• Industrial Design

• Interior Design

• Music, General

• Music, Performance

• Music, Theory & Composition

• Photography

• Theatre Arts/Drama

BUSINESS

• Accounting

• Accounting Technician

• Business Administration & Management, General

• Hotel/Motel Management

• Human Resources Development/Training

• Human Resources Management

• International Business Management

• Labor/Industrial Relations

• Logistics & Materials Management

• Marketing Management & Research

• Office Supervision & Management

• Operations Management & Supervision

• Organizational Behavior

• Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts Management

• Restaurant/Food Services Management

• Small Business Management/Operations

• Travel/Tourism Management

• Business/Management Quantitative Methods, General

• Actuarial Science*

• Business/Managerial Economics

• Finance, General

• Banking & Financial Support Services

• Financial Planning & Services

• Insurance & Risk Management

• Investments & Securities

• Management Information Systems

• Real Estate

• Sales, Merchandising, & Marketing, General

• Fashion Merchandising

• Tourism & Travel Marketing

• Secretarial Studies & Office Administration

COMMUNICATIONS

• Communications, General

• Advertising

• Digital Communications/Media

• Journalism, Broadcast

• Journalism, Print

• Mass Communications

• Public Relations & Organizational Communication

• Radio & Television Broadcasting

• Communications Technology, General

• Graphic & Printing Equipment Operation*

• Multimedia/Animation/Special Effects

• Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology*

COMMUNITY, FAMILY, & PERSONAL SERVICES

• Family & Consumer Sciences, General

• Adult Development & Aging/Gerontology

• Child Care Services Management

• Child Development

• Consumer & Family Economics

• Food & Nutrition

• Textile & Apparel

• Parks, Recreation, & Leisure, General

• Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology

• Health & Physical Education/Fitness

• Parks/Rec/Leisure Facilities Management

• Sport & Fitness Administration/Management

• Personal Services, General*

• Cosmetology/Hairstyling*

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

• Funeral Services & Mortuary Science

• Protective Services, General

• Corrections

• Criminal Justice

• Fire Protection & Safety Technology

• Law Enforcement

• Military Technologies*

• Public Administration & Services, General

• Community Organization & Advocacy

• Public Administration

• Public Affairs & Public Policy Analysis

• Social Work

COMPUTER SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS

• Computer & Information Sciences, General

• Computer Networking/Telecommunications

• Computer Science & Programming

• Computer Software & Media Applications

• Computer System Administration

• Data Management Technology

• Information Science

• Webpage Design

• Mathematics, General

• Applied Mathematics

• Statistics

EDUCATION

• Counseling & Student Services

• Educational Administration

• Special Education

• Teacher Education, General

• Curriculum & Instruction

• Early Childhood Education

• Elementary Education

• Junior High/Middle School Education

• Postsecondary Education

• Secondary Education

• Teacher Assisting/Aide Education

• Teacher Education, Subject-Specific*

• Agricultural Education

• Art Education

• Business Education

• Career & Technical Education

• English-as-a-Second-Language Education

• English/Language Arts Education

• Foreign Languages Education

• Health Education

• Mathematics Education

• Music Education

• Physical Education & Coaching

• Science Education

• Social Studies/Sciences Education

ENGINEERING

• Engineering (Pre-Engineering), General

• Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

• Agricultural/Bioengineering

• Architectural Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Construction Engineering/Management

• Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering

• Environmental Health Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Nuclear Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY & DRAFTING

• Drafting/CAD Technology, General

• Architectural Drafting/CAD Technology

• Mechanical Drafting/CAD Technology

• Engineering Technology, General

• Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technologies

• Architectural Engineering Technology

• Automotive Engineering Technology

• Civil Engineering Technology

• Computer Engineering Technology

• Construction/Building Technology

• Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

• Electromechanical/Biomedical Engineering Technologies

• Environmental Control Technologies

• Industrial Production Technologies

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Quality Control & Safety Technologies

• Surveying Technology

ENGLISH & FOREIGN LANGUAGES

• English Language & Literature, General

• American/English Literature

• Creative Writing

• Public Speaking

• Foreign Languages/Literatures, General

• Asian Languages & Literatures

• Classical/Ancient Languages & Literatures

• Comparative Literature

• French Language & Literature

• German Language & Literature

• Linguistics

• Middle Eastern Languages & Literatures

• Spanish Language & Literature

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION & ASSISTING

• Health Services Administration, General

• Hospital/Facilities Administration

• Medical Office/Secretarial

• Medical Records

• Medical/Clinical Assisting, General

• Dental Assisting

• Medical Assisting

• Occupational Therapy Assisting

• Physical Therapy Assisting

• Veterinarian Assisting/Technology

PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, & THEOLOGY

• Philosophy

• Religion

• Theology, General

• Bible/Biblical Studies

• Divinity/Ministry

• Religious Education

REPAIR, PRODUCTION, & CONSTRUCTION

• Aviation & Airway Science, General

• Aircraft Piloting & Navigation

• Aviation Management & Operations

• Construction Trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical)

• Mechanics & Repairers, General

• Aircraft Mechanics/Technology

• Autobody Repair/Technology

• Automotive Mechanics/Technology

• Avionics Technology

• Diesel Mechanics/Technology

• Electrical/Electronics Equip Installation & Repair

• Heating/Air Cond/Refrig Install/Repair

• Precision Production Trades, General

• Machine Tool Technology

• Welding Technology

• Transportation & Materials Moving (e.g., air, ground, & marine)

HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGIES

• Chiropractic (Pre-Chiropractic)

• Dental Hygiene

• Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)

• Emergency Medical Technology

• Health-Related Professions & Services, General*

• Athletic Training

• Communication Disorder Services (e.g., Speech Pathology)

• Public Health

• Health/Medical Technology, General

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Medical Radiologic Technology

• Nuclear Medicine Technology

• Respiratory Therapy Technology

• Surgical Technology

• Medicine (Pre-Medicine)

• Nursing, Practical/Vocational (LPN)

• Nursing, Registered (BS/RN)

• Optometry (Pre-Optometry)

• Osteopathic Medicine

• Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)

• Physician Assisting

• Therapy & Rehabilitation, General

• Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling

• Massage Therapy

• Mental Health Counseling

• Occupational Therapy

• Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)

• Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician

• Rehabilitation Therapy

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

• Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)

SCIENCES: BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL

• Biology, General

• Biochemistry & Biophysics

• Cell/Cellular Biology

• Ecology

• Genetics

• Marine/Aquatic Biology

• Microbiology & Immunology

• Zoology

• Physical Sciences, General

• Astronomy

• Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology

• Chemistry

• Geological & Earth Sciences

• Physics

SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW

• Legal Studies, General*

• Court Reporting*

• Law (Pre-Law)

• Legal Administrative Assisting/Secretarial*

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant

• Social Sciences, General

• Anthropology

• Criminology

• Economics

• Geography

• History

• International Relations & Affairs

• Political Science & Government

• Psychology, Clinical & Counseling

• Psychology, General

• Sociology

• Urban Studies/Urban Affairs