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.
70 majors matched, strongest matches first.
Anthropology
The study of human cultures, societies, and evolution.
Art History
Studying visual art in its historical and cultural context.
Astronomy
Studying celestial objects, from planets to galaxies.
Classics
The languages, literature, and civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.
English Literature
Close reading, interpretation, and the craft of language.
Film & Media Studies
Analyzing and understanding film, television, and media as art and culture.
Gender & Women's Studies
How gender shapes society, culture, and lived experience.
Global Studies
Understanding global issues across cultures, economies, and politics.
History
Understanding the past through evidence and argument.
International Relations
How countries, institutions, and global forces interact.
Legal Studies / Pre-Law
Building the reading, writing, and reasoning skills law school expects.
Linguistics
The scientific study of language structure and use.
Photography
The technical and artistic craft of still image-making.
Religious Studies
The academic, non-devotional study of world religions.
Sociology
How societies, groups, and institutions shape human life.
Spanish
Language proficiency plus the literature and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Theatre / Drama
The craft of live performance, acting, directing, and production.
Animation
Bringing images to life through movement, timing, and story.
Artificial Intelligence
Building systems that learn, reason, and make decisions from data.
Biochemistry
The chemistry of life: molecules, reactions, and cellular processes.
Biology
The broad study of living things, from cells to ecosystems.
Business Administration
A broad foundation across management, finance, marketing, and operations.
Chemistry
The science of matter, reactions, and how substances transform.
Cognitive Science
How the mind works, studied across psychology, biology, and computing.
Communication Studies
How people create meaning and persuade through communication.
Computer Engineering
Where hardware and software meet: chips, systems, and firmware.
Computer Science
How computers solve problems, from algorithms to systems.
Creative Writing
Crafting original fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.
Criminal Justice
How crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections systems work.
Criminology
The scientific study of crime, its causes, and societal response.
Dance
Technical training and choreographic study across dance forms.
Data Science
Turning raw data into insight using statistics and code.
Economics
How people, markets, and governments make choices about resources.
Educational Psychology
How people learn, and how to design instruction around it.
Environmental Engineering
Engineering solutions for clean water, air, and waste systems.
Environmental Science
How natural systems work and how human activity affects them.
Environmental Studies
Understanding environmental issues through science, policy, and society.
Game Design & Development
Building interactive games: code, art, and design working together.
Genetics
How traits are inherited, expressed, and sometimes altered.
Geology & Earth Science
The study of Earth's structure, materials, and history.
Graphic Design
Visual communication through typography, layout, and imagery.
Health Sciences
A broad science foundation for many health career paths.
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Running the businesses behind travel, hotels, and events.
Information Technology
Keeping networks, systems, and infrastructure running.
International Business
Business strategy and operations across countries and cultures.
Journalism
Reporting, verifying, and telling stories that inform the public.
Management
Leading people, teams, and organizations effectively.
Marine Biology
The study of ocean life and marine ecosystems.
Marketing
Understanding customers and communicating value to them.
Mathematics
The study of patterns, structures, and logical proof.
Microbiology
The study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms.
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Life at its smallest working scale: the cell and its machinery.
Music Performance
Developing advanced technical and expressive skill on an instrument or voice.
Neuroscience
How the brain and nervous system produce behavior and cognition.
Nutrition & Dietetics
The science of food and how it affects health.
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Professional)
Helping people regain independence in everyday activities.
Philosophy
Rigorous reasoning about knowledge, ethics, and existence.
Physics
The fundamental laws that govern matter, energy, and the universe.
Political Science
How power, government, and political systems work.
Psychology
The scientific study of mind, brain, and behavior.
Public Administration
Managing government agencies and public programs effectively.
Public Policy
Analyzing and designing solutions to public problems.
Public Relations
Managing reputation and communication between organizations and the public.
Secondary Education
Training to teach a specific subject in grades 6-12.
Social Work
Supporting individuals, families, and communities through direct practice.
Software Engineering
Designing and building reliable software as part of a team.
Speech-Language Pathology (Pre-Professional)
Helping people with communication and swallowing disorders.
Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Getting the right products to the right place, efficiently.
Urban & Regional Planning
Shaping how cities and communities grow and function.
Zoology
The study of animals: behavior, physiology, and diversity.