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Majoring in music isn’t just all about performance—there is also the study of theory, history, related-technology, and composition that must be mastered as part of an undergraduate education. While some graduates of music programs will become professional musicians, perhaps as members of the world’s most elite orchestras, many others...

When you tell your friends that you want to study meteorology and atmospheric science in college, they’ll instantly envision you on the local news, donning a wacky bowtie, predicting the next snowstorm about as well as a coin flip. Believe it or not, the majority of meteorology grads are...

Mechanical engineers are tasked with taking something from an idea to a product that is functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. To accomplish this monumental task, students must become well-versed in physics, engineering, and materials science, and attending an elite undergraduate institution will give you an edge in both knowledge...

Undergraduates who desire to pursue careers such as a physical therapist, physical education teacher, personal trainer, athletic coaching, or sports medicine should explore kinesiology and exercise science as a potential major. Once enrolled, you will take coursework on topics like anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biostatistics, and biomechanics. Many of the...

As a mathematics major, you’ll likely encounter coursework in areas such as linear algebra, discrete mathematics, combinatorics, number theory, algebraic geometry, set theory, multivariable analysis, statistics, probability, differential equations, and more. Studying mathematics in college is excellent preparation for a number of professional and graduate school pathways. Those with...