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Career Services

Choosing a Major for Career Changers

If you are thinking about obtaining a degree to make your career change possible, there is one major factor that you will have to consider in making that decision: a possible drastic change in salary and/or organizational status. In many cases, this may involve taking a pay cut or more entry level position than you have right now.

If you are willing to accept those changes, then the next step is deciding on a major for your new career path. Please proceed to Choosing a Major to help you decide on your major.

If you do not want to necessarily give up your salary and organizational status, then it is recommended that you fill out our Talk to Career Counselor form so you can speak with a career counselor regarding different career and educational options.