Choosing a college major is one of the big decisions a student will make in their lifetime. That decision will affect which schools they apply to, their career prospects, income, and potentially even where they’ll live. However, more broadly, the majors that new students gravitate toward can tell us a great deal about the economy, workforce demand, and where young people expect to see a return on their educational investments.
Student Choice have updated their rankings of college major popularity in their new 2026 study. The results held some surprises.
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