College Majors List
Browse our lists of college majors and commonly asked questions.
Different Types of Majors
Your college major is your academic specialty tailored to your interests and career goals. It's the field of study you choose to focus on in college and forms the foundation of your coursework. Typically, to earn a bachelor's degree a student must complete 120 credit hours. Your college major will make up between one-third and one-half of your courses or 30-60 credit hours.
Browse the trays below to explore lists of college majors offered in both four-year and two-year degree programs.
STEM Majors
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. A STEM major refers to any field of study that falls within one of these four categories. Whether you're passionate about solving complex problems, conducting groundbreaking research, or creating new technology, there's likely a STEM major that's the perfect fit for you.
Browse the trays below to see a list of STEM majors.
For further advice on understanding and choosing a STEM path, check out “STEM’s Many Branches” — a free resource from our expert partners at Collegewise.
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