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Explore majors by skill

Instead of starting from a major's name, start from what you actually enjoy doing. Pick one or more of the skills or activities below, and we'll show majors whose coursework and typical skill-building line up, computed directly from each major's own skills and good-fit descriptions, not a separate ranking.

48 majors matched, strongest matches first.

Arts & Design

Animation

Bringing images to life through movement, timing, and story.

Engineering

Civil Engineering

Designing the infrastructure that cities and communities run on.

Computer Science & Technology

Game Design & Development

Building interactive games: code, art, and design working together.

Arts & Design

Graphic Design

Visual communication through typography, layout, and imagery.

Arts & Design

Interior Design

Designing functional, human-centered interior spaces.

Arts & Design

Web, UX & Digital Design

Designing digital products and experiences people can use easily.

Business & Economics

Accounting

Recording, analyzing, and reporting how organizations use money.

Physical Sciences & Math

Actuarial Science

Using math and statistics to quantify and manage financial risk.

Communications & Media

Advertising

Creative and strategic communication designed to persuade.

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Designing aircraft, spacecraft, and the systems that fly them.

Arts & Design

Architecture

Designing buildings that are functional, safe, and meaningful.

Arts & Design

Art History

Studying visual art in its historical and cultural context.

Computer Science & Technology

Artificial Intelligence

Building systems that learn, reason, and make decisions from data.

Physical Sciences & Math

Astronomy

Studying celestial objects, from planets to galaxies.

Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Turning chemistry into large-scale processes, from fuel to medicine.

Physical Sciences & Math

Chemistry

The science of matter, reactions, and how substances transform.

Social Sciences

Cognitive Science

How the mind works, studied across psychology, biology, and computing.

Engineering

Computer Engineering

Where hardware and software meet: chips, systems, and firmware.

Computer Science & Technology

Computer Science

How computers solve problems, from algorithms to systems.

Humanities & Languages

Creative Writing

Crafting original fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

Computer Science & Technology

Cybersecurity

Defending systems, networks, and data from attack.

Performing Arts & Music

Dance

Technical training and choreographic study across dance forms.

Computer Science & Technology

Data Science

Turning raw data into insight using statistics and code.

Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Circuits, signals, and the systems that power modern devices.

Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Engineering solutions for clean water, air, and waste systems.

Arts & Design

Fashion Design

Designing clothing and accessories from concept to construction.

Communications & Media

Film & Media Studies

Analyzing and understanding film, television, and media as art and culture.

Business & Economics

Finance

How money, risk, and investment decisions work.

Arts & Design

Fine Arts / Studio Art

Developing an original artistic practice across media.

Arts & Design

Industrial & Product Design

Designing physical products people use every day.

Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Optimizing how systems, processes, and organizations work.

Computer Science & Technology

Information Systems / MIS

The business side of technology: systems that run organizations.

Computer Science & Technology

Information Technology

Keeping networks, systems, and infrastructure running.

Architecture & Planning

Landscape Architecture

Designing outdoor spaces, from parks to campuses to public plazas.

Business & Economics

Marketing

Understanding customers and communicating value to them.

Physical Sciences & Math

Mathematics

The study of patterns, structures, and logical proof.

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Designing machines and physical systems, from engines to robots.

Performing Arts & Music

Music Performance

Developing advanced technical and expressive skill on an instrument or voice.

Performing Arts & Music

Music Technology & Production

Recording, producing, and engineering music with modern tools.

Health Sciences

Occupational Therapy (Pre-Professional)

Helping people regain independence in everyday activities.

Arts & Design

Photography

The technical and artistic craft of still image-making.

Physical Sciences & Math

Physics

The fundamental laws that govern matter, energy, and the universe.

Engineering

Robotics & Automation Engineering

Building machines that sense, decide, and act on their own.

Computer Science & Technology

Software Engineering

Designing and building reliable software as part of a team.

Physical Sciences & Math

Statistics & Data Analytics

Making sense of data and uncertainty using rigorous methods.

Business & Economics

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Getting the right products to the right place, efficiently.

Performing Arts & Music

Theatre / Drama

The craft of live performance, acting, directing, and production.

Architecture & Planning

Urban & Regional Planning

Shaping how cities and communities grow and function.

These skill tags are generated from the same skills and good-fit descriptions shown on each major's own page, not a separate scoring system, so they're a starting point for exploring, not a placement test. See our disclaimer. Prefer a guided quiz instead? Take the major match quiz →

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