Business administration and management is one of the most popular undergraduate degrees according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. Business graduates commonly look for jobs in management and administration. As a student of business you learn organizational and communication skills as well as how to lead and coordinate business operations and human resources.
According to the National Center for Education in Statistics, health science majors ranked number two in the most popular bachelor's degree majors in 2010. Nursing is a popular area of study because there is an increasing demand for workers in the health industry.In 2009, the average nurse's salary was $63,750. Responsibilities of nurses include assessing patients' health problems, developing plans of action and maintaining medical records.
Practicing psychologists end up working in hospitals or social services, or even opening their own practices. Psychology is the study of human behavior and interactions. Specialties include abnormal psychology, psychoanalysis, child psychology and developmental psychology. Most psychology degrees include coursework from both the sciences and the humanities. According to Forbes, the number of students studying psychology has jumped 22 percent in recent years, thus indicating how popular psychology majors are. Careers in psychology seek to educate, research, communicate and resolve issues surrounding human development.
Computer and information science majors study the design, installation and maintenance of complex computer systems in complex environments. They also focus on the development and maintenance of computer software and hardware. "The Princeton Review" lists computer and information sciences as one of the top 10 most popular majors.In the workplace, computer scientists maintain and create effective, reliable and up-to-date computer systems that many industries rely upon. Specialized areas of study include artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine behavior. A computer science degree involves an intense workload of mathematics and computer systems.
Engineering is an incredibly diverse area of study. Civil engineers design roads and city layouts, electrical engineers study the application of electricity and electronics and mechanical engineers focus on the movement, physics and efficiency of manufacturing and design. Engineers utilize math and science to innovate new ideas, solve problems and design new products, systems and applications. A degree in engineering is tailored to the student's personal interests, strengths and preferences. In 2008, "Forbes" magazine named computer engineering one of the most lucrative fields of study. Those with more than 10 years experience average an annual salary of $104,000.
Education is a popular degree for those who enjoy and working with children of all ages. People are drawn to education not just because of a love for learning and children, but also because of the decent starting salary, job security and benefits. A degree in education allows you to teach in public or private schools, and with children ranging from kindergarten to high school, depending on your specialty. In 2010, education degrees were ranked as the third most popular bachelor's degree overall, and the most popular graduate-level master's degree.