How to Choose a Major

It’s important to pick a major that matches your interests. There are a lot of different factors that go into choosing a job, and your major helps you prepare for your career. ACT research tells us a lot about the connection between what interests you and your chosen major. We’ve found that when you choose a major that matches your measured interests, you are more likely to:

• Remain in your major
• Stay in college
• Complete your degree in a timely manner

Remaining in your major means you won’t lose time or money by having to take additional classes in a newly chosen course of study. When you’re interested in what you’re studying, you are more likely to stay the course and stay in college. As a result, you have a better chance of completing your degree on time.