How to Pick a Major
Frameworks beyond 'what interests you' — career flexibility, math fluency requirements, and the cost of double majors.
What you'll learn
- Career flexibility by major
- Math/STEM requirements
- Double-major economics
- When to switch
The mistake most students make
Picking a major because you 'enjoyed' a class in high school. College courses are different — enjoy the discipline's hardest course before committing.
How Fennie helps
Fennie's [major pages](/major) detail what each major actually requires day-to-day so you can compare with eyes open.
Step by step
- 01Take an entry-level course in 2-3 candidate majors freshman year
- 02Talk to upperclassmen in the major — not just professors
- 03Check career outcomes data (alumni LinkedIn searches help)
- 04Decide by end of sophomore year — later switches add semesters
- 05Use Fennie's major pages to compare what each requires
FAQ
Is CS still a good major?
Yes, despite saturation. Job market is more competitive than 5 years ago but still better than most majors.
Liberal arts viable?
Yes — but career flexibility benefits from pairing with quantitative skills (econ, stats) or internships.
Where can I compare majors?
Fennie has [60 major pages](/major) — what they require and what they lead to.
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