How do you choose your major in college?

Choosing the best college major typically involves consultation with parents and college advisers to identify the right career field. Factors involved in the decision include areas of passion for the student, job and income opportunities, and available majors at colleges of interest.

One tool students use during high school to evaluate major options is a career aptitude test. Such tests offer insights into a student's abilities and interests. Getting feedback on this type of test helps direct students into fields that relate to their passions and abilities to develop valuable job skills. College alumni, professors, friends and family members are other useful resources in selecting the right major.