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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.

65 majors matched, strongest matches first.

Communications & Media

Advertising

Creative and strategic communication designed to persuade.

Agriculture & Environment

Agricultural Business

The business and economics behind farming and food systems.

Agriculture & Environment

Animal Science

The biology, nutrition, and management of livestock and companion animals.

Arts & Design

Animation

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

Social Sciences

Anthropology

The study of human cultures, societies, and evolution.

Arts & Design

Architecture

Designing buildings that are functional, safe, and meaningful.

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.

Health Sciences

Athletic Training

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating movement-related injuries.

Biological & Life Sciences

Biochemistry

The chemistry of life: molecules, reactions, and cellular processes.

Biological & Life Sciences

Biology

The broad study of living things, from cells to ecosystems.

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Applying engineering principles to medicine and the human body.

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.

Engineering

Civil Engineering

Designing the infrastructure that cities and communities run on.

Communications & Media

Communication Studies

How people create meaning and persuade through communication.

Engineering

Computer Engineering

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

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.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Teaching and caring for children from birth through age 8.

Engineering

Electrical Engineering

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

Education

Elementary Education

Training to teach across subjects in grades K-5 or K-6.

Business & Economics

Entrepreneurship

Building new ventures from an idea to a working business.

Engineering

Environmental Engineering

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

Biological & Life Sciences

Environmental Science

How natural systems work and how human activity affects them.

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.

Agriculture & Environment

Forestry & Natural Resources

Managing forests, wildlife, and natural resources sustainably.

Biological & Life Sciences

Genetics

How traits are inherited, expressed, and sometimes altered.

Physical Sciences & Math

Geology & Earth Science

The study of Earth's structure, materials, and history.

Arts & Design

Graphic Design

Visual communication through typography, layout, and imagery.

Health Sciences

Health Sciences

A broad science foundation for many health career paths.

Humanities & Languages

History

Understanding the past through evidence and argument.

Business & Economics

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Running the businesses behind travel, hotels, and events.

Social Sciences

Human Development & Family Studies

How individuals grow and change across the lifespan, in family context.

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 Technology

Keeping networks, systems, and infrastructure running.

Arts & Design

Interior Design

Designing functional, human-centered interior spaces.

Health Sciences

Kinesiology & Exercise Science

The science of human movement, fitness, and physical performance.

Biological & Life Sciences

Marine Biology

The study of ocean life and marine ecosystems.

Business & Economics

Marketing

Understanding customers and communicating value to them.

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Designing machines and physical systems, from engines to robots.

Biological & Life Sciences

Microbiology

The study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms.

Biological & Life Sciences

Molecular & Cellular Biology

Life at its smallest working scale: the cell and its machinery.

Performing Arts & Music

Music Technology & Production

Recording, producing, and engineering music with modern tools.

Health Sciences

Nursing

Direct patient care grounded in science, skill, and judgment.

Arts & Design

Photography

The technical and artistic craft of still image-making.

Health Sciences

Physical Therapy (Pre-Professional)

Helping people recover movement, strength, and function.

Health Sciences

Physician Assistant Studies (Pre-Professional)

Clinical medicine training to diagnose and treat under a care team.

Physical Sciences & Math

Physics

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

Social Sciences

Political Science

How power, government, and political systems work.

Communications & Media

Public Relations

Managing reputation and communication between organizations and the public.

Engineering

Robotics & Automation Engineering

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

Social Sciences

Social Work

Supporting individuals, families, and communities through direct practice.

Computer Science & Technology

Software Engineering

Designing and building reliable software as part of a team.

Health Sciences

Speech-Language Pathology (Pre-Professional)

Helping people with communication and swallowing disorders.

Physical Sciences & Math

Statistics & Data Analytics

Making sense of data and uncertainty using rigorous methods.

Agriculture & Environment

Veterinary Sciences (Pre-Veterinary)

A science foundation for veterinary medicine.

Arts & Design

Web, UX & Digital Design

Designing digital products and experiences people can use easily.

Biological & Life Sciences

Zoology

The study of animals: behavior, physiology, and diversity.

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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