Kate Cambor

Political science is about much more than becoming a politician. It explores how power works, how governments make decisions, and why some political systems succeed while others struggle. For students who follow the news and wonder how policies affect everyday life, this major can offer a deeper understanding of the world around them. Students typically study American government, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory before choosing areas of interest. One...

Business continues to be one of the most popular college majors. A 2025 Validated Insights report, drawing on National Student Clearinghouse data, found that about 1.63 million students at four-year colleges were studying business-related fields in spring 2025, an increase of 4.8% from the previous year. Finance and accounting are growing especially quickly, with enrollment up 12.3% and 9.6%, respectively. That popularity can also make business programs competitive. Some require significant...

If you are fascinated by living things, enjoy science and math, and like the idea of learning through experiments and hands-on investigation, biology may be a major worth exploring. Biology is the study of life—from cells and genes to plants, animals, humans, and entire ecosystems. Because the field is so broad, biology majors can pursue a wide range of academic specialties and career paths. What Will You Study as a Biology Major? Most biology programs combine classroom learning with...