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Compare Fields of Study
Compare the major fields of study side by side — the typical degree types, common course themes, broad related career areas, and how many majors fall in each. Objective attributes only; no salary or job-outcome figures.
Find degree programs →| Field of study | Majors | Typical degree types | Quant intensity | Broad career areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 14 | BS, BE, MS, PhD | High | Design and development engineering, manufacturing, project engineering, research |
| Social Sciences | 14 | BA, BS, MS, PhD | Mixed | Research and analysis, policy and government, social services, advocacy |
| Arts & Humanities | 14 | BA, BFA, MA, MFA, PhD | Low | Writing and editing, the arts and design, education, cultural and nonprofit work |
| Business & Management | 13 | BBA, BS, MBA, MS | Mixed | Accounting, finance, marketing, operations, human resources |
| Natural Sciences & Math | 13 | BS, BA, MS, PhD | High | Laboratory and field research, scientific analysis, science education, technical roles |
| Computing & Information | 9 | AS, BS, MS | High | Software development, data and analytics, information security, IT and systems administration |
| Health & Medicine | 9 | AS, BS, BSN, MS, DPT | Mixed | Clinical and allied-health practice, nursing, public health, health administration |
| Agriculture & Environment | 8 | BS, MS, PhD | Mixed | Agricultural and food science, environmental and conservation work, resource management, field research |
| Communications & Media | 7 | BA, BS, MA | Low | Journalism, public relations and communications, media and content production, marketing communications |
| Education | 6 | BA, BS, MEd, MAT | Low | Teaching, curriculum and instructional support, school administration, education policy |
Field groupings and degree types reference the U.S. Dept. of Education CIP; career areas are broad job-family directions (not earnings or employment figures). Major counts are computed from our own directory. How we compile this →
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