College Majors and the Career Connection
No matter what grade your are in, it's a good idea to start thinking about your interests and your long term vision for your life.
- What are some of your favorite things to do both in and out of school?
- What's your dream job?
- If you had to read a book about anything, what would it be?
Take some time to research Major and Career Categories here.
Under the Career Categories, you can discover possible job titles. Let me know 2-3 possible jobs you may be interested in pursuing!
Click here to watch a few videos about how people made their career choices. There is more than one path to a great career!
Check out the info below for upcoming job openings!
Occupations with the Most Job Openings: Graduate Degree
| Occupation | Total Job Openings 2008–2018 |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary teachers | 553,000 |
| Doctors and surgeons | 261,000 |
| Lawyers | 240,000 |
| Clergy (Imams, Nuns and Monks, Priests, Protestant Ministers, Rabbis) | 218,000 |
| Pharmacists | 106,000 |
| Educational, vocational, and school counselors | 94,000 |
| Physical therapists | 79,000 |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | 66,000 |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 61,000 |
| Instructional coordinators | 61,000 |
Occupations with the Most Job Openings: Bachelor's Degree
| Occupation | Total Job Openings 2008-2018 |
|---|---|
| Elementary school teachers, except special education | 597,000 |
| Accountants and auditors | 498,000 |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education | 412,000 |
| Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education | 251,000 |
| Computer systems analysts | 223,000 |
| Computer software engineers, applications | 218,000 |
| Network systems and data communications analysts | 208,000 |
| Computer software engineers, systems software | 153,000 |
| Construction managers | 138,000 |
| Market research analysts | 137,000 |
Occupations with the Most Jobs Openings: Associate's Degree or Postsecondary Vocational Award
| Occupation | Total Job Openings 2008-2018 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1,039,000 |
| Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants | 422,000 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | 391,000 |
| Computer support specialists | 235,000 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists | 220,000 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 182,000 |
| Preschool teachers, except special education | 178,000 |
| Insurance sales agents | 153,000 |
| Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians | 136,000 |
| Real estate sales agents | 128,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
