I get the “What is the hardest major in college?” question a lot. I also get questions about the easiest majors. So, with my 10 years of experience as a college instructor, I’m going to talk about these topics in hopes of helping students everywhere with the big decision of choosing a major!
What is the hardest major in college?
The answer to this question relies largely on several factors. The first thing you must realize is my definition of hard is going to be different than yours. We have different strengths, different preferences, and different ways of learning and working. Here are questions I would ask you. To find out what the hardest major in college would be for you, and which would be a more natural fit.
1. What subjects in middle school and high school were your best?
If you loved science and were really good at it, chances are you will find majors heavy in science to be easier than most people. If you strongly disliked math, majors such as engineering and finance might be more difficult.
2. What are your natural strengths?
Some students thrive when asked to solve complex problems. Other students are at their best when they get to communicate and collaborate with other people. It is important to identify your strengths and make sure your college major and your future career path align well.
3. How much time are you willing to devote to school work each week?
A lot of the perceived difficulty of college majors revolves around the amount of time one spends studying, completing labs, etc. For example, my husband majored in Engineering for his undergraduate degree while was an education major. We both worked hard and did well, but his major required more classes, thus more time, and big lab projects. Are you willing to devote extra time to studying or doing lab work while friends with “easier” majors are hanging out together during the evenings or on the weekends?
Free Resources to Help Choose the Best College Major for You
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Free 30-Minute Consultation for “Help Choosing a Major/Career”
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Free Guide – How to Choose a Major that is Right for You
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Free Guide to College and Career Planning
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Do you need help choosing a major that is right for you?
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