Explore Majors & Fields of Study

College Majors

Discover what different majors lead to — from career outcomes to time to completion and long-term value.

How this resource works

Different fields of study lead to different careers, earnings, and timelines. This resource helps you explore major categories, understand where they typically lead, and compare options before you commit.

You won’t find exhaustive course lists here, just clarity on what majors do and how they connect to outcomes that matter.

Find a major by category

Start with broad areas of study, then narrow to specific options that match your goals and strengths:

Business & Management

Skills in leadership, strategy, and business operations.

Computer Science & IT

Skills for software, systems, and data-driven careers.

Healthcare & Nursing

Majors focused on health services, clinical practice, and care delivery.

Education & Teaching

Degrees centered on learning, curriculum, and instruction.

Engineering & Applied Sciences

Technical majors focused on design, systems, and solutions.

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Majors centered on communication, culture, and human systems.

Compare majors by outcome

Different majors show different outcomes after graduation. Explore paths that align with your goals:

Majors with Strong Career Outcomes

Explore fields of study that align with in-demand roles and employment outcomes.

Majors with Higher Long-Term Value

See which majors tend to deliver stronger return over time.

Majors with Shorter Completion Timelines

Compare majors designed to help you finish sooner.

Majors Commonly Available Online

Find majors often offered in flexible, online formats.

What majors lead to which careers?

Fields of study influence careers, but the path isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Explore typical roles, settings, and industries connected to various majors: → Explore major career outcomes 

This helps you understand how majors relate to real jobs and long-term opportunities.

How RoEDU shows major value

RoEDU™ evaluates majors based on cost, time to complete, and post-graduation outcomes. Instead of guessing which major offers the best return, you can see the data.

Compare major ROI with RoEDU

Not sure where to start?

  • Focused on careers? Start with career outcomes
  • Want a faster path? Compare time to completion

Need flexibility? Explore majors often available online