What U.S. college students considered when selecting a major 2012
Which, if any, of the following things did you seriously consider when selecting your major?
This graph shows recent university graduates responses to a survey question about the factors that they seriously considered when selecting their college major. The survey was conducted in the United States in 2012. 25 percent of graduates surveyed said they hadn't considered anything specifically.
Which, if any, of the following things did you seriously consider when selecting your major?
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| Share of graduates | |
|---|---|
| Job opportunities in the field | 39% |
| Prepare me for graduate or professional education | 15% |
| The ability to balance work and family | 10% |
| An average salary in that field | 8% |
| A starting salary in that field | 3% |
| Nothing | 25% |
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