Blog

Introductory geology is often termed “rocks for jocks,” as 101-level courses in this discipline serve as one of the more accessible disciplines in the hard sciences. But don’t let that fool you—undergraduates who actually concentrate in geology face a highly rigorous academic program that will prepare them for a...

Are you the kid who could name all of the capital cities of Europe in 2nd grade? Those with an inherent passion for geography can actually concentrate on the subject at the collegiate level, opening up a diverse array of career opportunities in the process. In becoming an expert...

Shows like CSI, NCIS, Forensic Files and the proliferation of Making a Murderer-style documentaries and Serial-esque podcasts have led to an explosion of college students pursuing degrees in forensic science. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job growth in the area of 13% through 2032. However, the number of undergrads pursuing degrees in this field...

Graphic design is a field of study that takes artistically gifted, creative students and helps to mold them into highly-marketable candidates for employment in a number of careers including: public relations, advertising, publishing, or working for a large design firm or as a self-employed contractor. The best programs in...

If you aspire to one day manage a hotel, resort, casino, food service operation, or restaurant, then hospitality management is definitely the right undergraduate major for you. Along the way, you’ll take courses in subjects such as diversity, leisure theory, leadership and group dynamics, legal issues in recreation, foundations...

Finance majors emerge from their undergraduate studies as budding experts in areas such as stocks, bonds, wealth management, financial planning, investment banking, and venture capitalism. Future Wall Street wolves are made at colleges and universities that serve as direct pipelines into major financial firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan...