Top college majors show strong job demand and salary potential in 2025

qz.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

A recent report by Best Colleges highlights the ten most popular college majors based on job demand and salary potential. The list reflects fields that are expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Top majors include Business, Healthcare Administration, and IT, with job growth projections of 29% and 33%, respectively. Other notable fields are Nursing, Medical Assisting, and Computer Science, all showing strong demand. In contrast, majors like Architecture and Engineering are also growing but at a slower rate, with job increases of 8% and 9%. The report indicates that graduates in these fields may face a tougher job market compared to others.


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