Burton Nadler - The Everything College Major Test Book: 10 Tests to Help You Choose the Major That Is Right for You

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THE
EVERYTHING
COLLEGE
MAJOR
TEST BOOK

10 tests to help you choose the major
that is right for you

Burton Jay Nadler

Author of The Everything Resume Book

Adams Media
Avon, Massachusetts

Dedication

To the thousands who over the decades have asked, What can I do with a major in _____?
You found answers and, ultimately, success. Keep testing yourselves.

To Jordan and Justin: You continue on your paths to majors, careers,
and happiness and make me a very proud poppa.

_____________________________________

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Contents

Top Ten Majors in the United States

1. Business (21 percent of degrees conferred)

2. Education (9 percent of degrees conferred)

3. Health professions and related sciences (6 percent of degrees conferred)

4. Psychology (6 percent of degrees conferred)

5. Engineering (5 percent of degrees conferred)

6. Visual and performing arts (5 percent of degrees conferred)

7. Computer and information sciences (4 percent of degrees conferred)

8. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities (3 percent of degrees conferred)

9. Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2 percent of degrees conferred)

10. Protective services (2 percent of degrees conferred)

Introduction

Who are you? Are you a high school student thinking about college? Maybe you are a college freshman freaking out about choosing your courses. You may be a college sophomore anxious about your deadline for declaring a major or a senior trying to identify and act upon your post-baccalaureate options. Perhaps you are a parent who is concerned about your child's major, college costs, and potential career payoffs. Have you asked yourself, What can I do with a major in____? or How do I choose a major? Or have your parents asked you about your future plans, with your only response a confused expression?