Choosing a major can be difficult. Over 65% of college students begin college undeclared and over 70% change their major at least once. When deciding on a major, you want to consider several factors:
- What are your interests, values, skills, strengths and weaknesses?
- What subjects have you enjoyed learning in the past?
- What are you naturally curious about?
- What careers are you interested in and what majors are right for those careers?
- How do different majors connect to different career paths?
- Did you know most career paths don't require a specific degree?
With the exception of technical fields such as nursing, accounting, automotive technology, engineering, etc., most jobs are open to candidates who have degrees from a variety of subjects.
Speak with a career counselor to learn more about the
career assessments offered at Citrus College to assist you with identifying your preferences and how they connect to your major and career path. Career counselors can also answer general questions about majors you are considering. Also, check out these
strategies for choosing a major.