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Often young people have to choose a college major before they have a good feel for what they want their careers to look like. Here's some advice and tips to help you choose your educational options.

Best College Majors for a Career

By WSJ - Choosing the right college major can make a big difference in students' career prospects, in terms of employment and pay. Here�s a look at how various college majors fare in the job market, based on 2010 Census data. Some popular majors, such as nursing and finance, do particularly well, with unemployment under 5% and high salaries during the course of their careers. ^new (Added: 7-Mar-2012 Hits: 78 )

How To Choose A College Major - Choosing A Major

By na - At some point in the process of choosing a college, you may have to choose a college major, or at the very least begin to narrow your options. While being undecided for awhile is fine, you probably want to have some idea of what you want to do when you start the college application process. You want to make sure you make the right college choice, and there%u2019s nothing worse than finding your dream school only to realize it doesn%u2019t offer the major you%u2019ve ultimately chosen. Even though you know you can%u2019t put it off forever, choosing your major can be tough. ^new (Added: 7-Mar-2012 Hits: 65 )

Major Decisions: Some Common Myths About Choosing College Majors

By Penn State - Most students begin exploring majors with some preconceived ideas about how to choose a major and about the impact that choice will have on their lives. Unfortunately, many of these ideas are really just myths and misconceptions. Listed below are some common myths about choosing a major and examples of why these ideas are wrong. ^new (Added: 7-Mar-2012 Hits: 62 )

What can I do with this major? Job Options For College Students and Graduates

By Penn State - For each major that interests you, choose the version below to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose the version for a list of Web sites that provide additional information about majors and related careers. ^new (Added: 7-Mar-2012 Hits: 86 )

Undecided Major - Where To Start?

By U. of Minnesota - This step by step guide will help you discover more about yourself, your interests and abilities and how it relates to majors and potential career paths. It is self-paced, easy process that is free! Each step will guide you through a series of questions and activities that will help you refine and focus your academic interests in a major. We hope that you will use this information as you work with your academic adviser as you plan your academic program. ^new (Added: 7-Mar-2012 Hits: 74 )