Careers and College Majors

Now that you've set your sights on college, it's important to start thinking about a college major. Your personal interests and strengths need to be considered as well as future prospects in the job market.

According to the federal government, 18.9 million new jobs will be created between 2004 and 2014 across a wide array of fields. What you choose to study will have a significant impact on your marketability upon graduation. The following information was compiled to assist you in thinking about YOUR tomorrow.

Major Decisions - What can I do with this major?

Career Services at University of Michigan-Dearborn
http://www.umd.umich.edu/careerservices_majordecisions/

Useful tips and suggestions on developing career goals

Adventures in Education web site
http://www.aie.org/HighSchool/Careers/index.cfm

Salary and trend information

Bureau of Labor and Statistics
www.bls.gov

Find guidance on campus

Career Services Office at University of Michigan-Dearborn
www.umd.umich.edu/careerservices_studentalumni/