How to Choose a College Major Quiz

If you’re preparing for college, you’ve definitely been asked what major you’re considering. But sometimes deciding what majors to study in college isn’t that simple. Maybe you have many interests and don’t know which one to pursue, or perhaps you haven’t found a field you like enough to build a career in.

That’s more than okay! Many students change their major or minor at least once, and several enter college undecided. Still, you can take steps to make the process easier.

If you’re wondering how to choose a college major, here are some practical ideas. Take a quiz at the end to find out which of Grace College’s academic schools you align with!

Consider Your Interests and Strengths

Passion isn’t everything, but it sure helps! You’d do well to choose a major you’re interested in. This will keep you motivated on days your heart isn’t in it. Consider also what you’re gifted in. What do people compliment you on the most? When you’re working in a team setting, do you naturally gravitate toward a certain role?

Your ideal major lies in the intersection between your interests and skills, so try to find overlap between them. Get creative! Most passions and gifts can be applied to a variety of majors. For example, if you excel at mathematics, you could pursue finance, actuarial science, and computer science, in addition to a mathematics major.

Explore Career Paths

Even if you’re not sure how to choose a college major, you likely have a career or two you’re interested in. Do they naturally lend themselves to any majors?

As you consider majors to study in college, it’s important to learn the difference between hard skills and soft skills. Most majors offer a blend of both, but it helps to understand what you’re looking for in a post-undergraduate career.

Some majors, typically hard-skill-heavy ones, prepare you for a specific vocation. For example, actuarial science majors typically expect to become actuaries, nursing majors to work in the healthcare field, and education majors to pursue licensure and teach.

Other majors, such as English, business administration, and general science, don’t necessarily lead to one setting. These programs will equip you to enter a variety of diverse fields. Remember that either way, professionals use their degrees in unexpected ways! A major isn’t a life sentence; it’s an opportunity to branch out.

Now that you know how to choose a college major, take this quiz to find out which of Grace’s academic schools you fit in!

1. What was your best subject in school?

A. English, art, social studies, or a language class
B. I was great at tutoring!
C. A religion class
D. Social sciences or psychology
E. Math or science
F. Economics or marketing

2. Which of these gives you the biggest sense of accomplishment?

A. Expressing myself creatively or engaging in a lively debate
B. Helping others understand a concept they’re struggling with
C. Walking alongside someone in their faith journey
D. Understanding why someone acts the way they do
E. Finding the correct formula for a difficult problem
F. Generating money or views from a project

3. How do you prefer to express your faith?

A. Writing, making art, or performing
B. Instructing a friend in doctrine or biblical concepts
C. Studying the Bible in depth
D. Offering biblical advice to those struggling
E. Exploring God’s Creation
F. Serving others in their practical needs

4. Pick the word that appeals to you the most.

A. Creativity
B. Leadership
C. Ministry
D. Connection
E. Logic
F. Strategy

5. Pick the statement that best describes your favorite hobby.

A. It’s a way for me to communicate how I feel or what I believe.
B. It involves leadership in a team setting.
C. It’s a way I can share my faith with others.
D. It helps me foster relationships.
E. It involves working through problems or conducting experiments.
F. It’s a side hustle!

6. Choose the group of classes that sounds the most interesting to you.

A. Communication Ethics & Theory, Art & Design Fundamentals, and Worship Music Theory I
B. Teaching School in America, Literacy I, and Positive Discipline and Motivation
C. Understanding the Old Testament, Hebrew I, and Evangelism & Discipleship
D. Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Counseling, and Victimology
E. Calculus I, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, and General Biology I
F. Financial Accounting, Marketing Principles, and Small Business Entrepreneurship

If you answered mostly A’s — You’d fit into Grace’s School of Arts and Humanities! You’re a creative soul who is deeply concerned with expressing ideas, messages, and emotions.

If you answered mostly B’s — You align with Grace’s School of Education! A teacher at heart, you’d thrive in a leadership position that allows you to guide and encourage learners.

If you answered mostly C’s — You’re a match with Grace’s School of Ministry Studies! You likely feel called to ministry, and you’re at your best when helping others with spiritual formation.

If you answered mostly D’s — You tested for Grace’s School of Behavioral Science! You’re an intuitive and empathetic person, ever-curious about what makes us tick.

If you answered mostly E’s — You’d fit into Grace’s School of Science and Engineering! You love getting into the weeds of God’s Creation (sometimes literally!), and you’re a master at thinking through a problem logically.

If you answered mostly F’s— Your answers are consistent with Grace’s School of Business! You have an entrepreneurial mind, and you’re always inventing ways to improve a business model or marketing strategy.

If you have a tie — You scored in more than one school! Consider majors that bridge the gap, such as eco-art, or even design your own program with an interdisciplinary studies major.

We hope this little quiz helped you discover how to choose a college major!

No matter whether you’re an artist, scientist, or entrepreneur at heart, you were created for a unique purpose. At Grace College, we’re here to help you fulfill it. Explore our academic programs here.