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College major versus minor: What’s the difference?

College Majors

College major versus minor: What’s the difference?

There are a variety of academic paths in college, including majors & minors. Learn the difference between college majors versus minors from Discover Student Loans.

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Ten unique college majors

College Majors

Oct 27, 2023

Ten unique college majors

Ten unique college majors

College Majors

5 min. Read

There are a variety of majors to choose from. Browse this list of weird & unique college majors from Discover Student Loans to see if one might be a fit for you.

What to expect when becoming a mathematics major

College Majors

Jul 05, 2023

What to expect when becoming a mathematics major

What to expect when becoming a mathematics major

College Majors

3 min. Read

Considering majoring in mathematics? Learn more about careers in mathematics, expected salaries, job outlook, and more from Discover Student Loans.

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Nursing as a career

College Majors

Jun 01, 2023

Nursing as a career

Nursing as a career

College Majors

3 min. Read

Learn about what it's like to be a nurse, including what they do, expected salaries, career demand, and where to live and work with Discover Student Loans.

Advertising & marketing careers

College Majors

Jun 01, 2023

Advertising & marketing careers

Advertising & marketing careers

College Majors

3 min. Read

Learn advertising & marketing careers, including salaries, career demand, and where to live and work with Discover Student Loans.

Biological and agricultural engineer career profile

College Majors

May 25, 2023

Biological and agricultural engineer career profile

Biological and agricultural engineer career profile

College Majors

4 min. Read

Considering a career in biological or agricultural engineering? Learn what biological & agricultural engineers do, salaries, and job demand with Discover Student Loans.

Education & teaching careers profile

College Majors

May 10, 2023

Education & teaching careers profile

Education & teaching careers profile

College Majors

4 min. Read

Learn about what it's like to become a teacher, including teaching requirements, expected salaries, career demand, and where to live and work with Discover Student Loans.

Law & legal careers profile

College Majors

May 08, 2023

Law & legal careers profile

Law & legal careers profile

College Majors

4 min. Read

Considering a career in law? Find need-to-know information on pre-law requirements, salary expectations and the steps to becoming a lawyer with help from Discover Student Loans.

Mechanical engineering career profile

College Majors

May 05, 2023

Mechanical engineering career profile

Mechanical engineering career profile

College Majors

3 min. Read

Learn about what it's like to be a mechanical engineer, including what they do, expected salaries, career demand, and where to live and work with Discover Student Loans.

Civil engineering career profile

College Majors

May 05, 2023

Civil engineering career profile

Civil engineering career profile

College Majors

3 min. Read

Considering a career in civil engineering? Learn what civil engineers do, expected salaries, and job demand with Discover Student Loans.

Accounting career profile

College Majors

May 05, 2023

Accounting career profile

Accounting career profile

College Majors

4 min. Read

Learn about what it's like to be an accountant, including education requirements, expected salaries, career demand, and where to live and work with Discover Student Loans.

Pharmacology

College Majors

Mar 09, 2023

What is pharmacology?

Pharmacology

College Majors

3 min. Read

Pharmacology majors study the effect drugs have on the human body. Learn more about pharmacology as a major and potential professions with help from Discover Student Loans.

Computer science as a major

College Majors

Mar 09, 2023

Computer science as a major

Computer science as a major

College Majors

3 min. Read

Computer science majors study how computers process, store, and solve information. Learn more about this expanding college major, including potential career paths, knowledge requirements, and more.

Communications Degree - College Majors

College Majors

Jul 27, 2022

Tips for majoring in communications

Communications Degree - College Majors

College Majors

6 min. Read

Communications major studies past, current and future trend of media and its influences. Learn more about a communications degree and if it's right for you.

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