Top 10 Majors for Getting Hired
According to data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the top ten majors with the lowest unemployment rate are:
| Major | Unemployment Rate |
| Social Sciences or History Teacher Education | 1% |
| Natural Resources Management | 2% |
| Special Needs Education | 3.11% |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 3.48% |
| Elementary Education | 3.63% |
| Nursing | 3.81% |
| Animal Sciences | 3.97% |
| Language and Drama Education | 4.11% |
| Biochemical Sciences | 4.22% |
| Civil Engineering | 4.29% |
*Source: Zippa
So, which major will your child pursue? Aegis Advisors suggests to start the exploration process earlier on to help students shortlist interest areas and potential majors. Early planning is key, especially if you plan to apply to UK universities, as different majors will have different course requirements that need to be fulfilled during secondary school.