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Once you have brainstormed some ideas of potential college majors and career options, you need to learn more about them. Good decisions require careful thought about all aspects of the choices before you. You need to gather and review as much information as possible on your options. This will increase your chances of making good decisions.

Below are several links to sources that provide information on Rutgers University majors and general career options. These sites can help you learn about specific academic departments at Rutgers and their requirements, the nature of each college major, and actual jobs obtained by Rutgers graduates. You will also find career information, such as job descriptions, salary ranges, and employment outlook.

Information on Rutgers University Majors

Rutgers Universtiy College Majors & Career Information
Review handouts on Rutgers University college majors that provide an overview of the major, types of employers, related job titles, actual jobs obtained by Rutgers graduates, and more.
Rutgers University Departmental Homepages
Visit the Rutgers websites of the academic departments in which you have an interest. Learn about the programs offered at Rutgers, the faculty, the nature of the coursework, and each department's philosophy.
Rutgers University Academic Catalog
Review Rutgers' specific academic requirements for each college major and degree. Find out the classes you will need to complete for each major.

Career Information

America's Career InfoNet
Find information on careers, salaries, educational requirements, and labor market trends. Job search assistance is also available.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Provides information from the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Gather career information such as job descriptions, educational requirements, salary ranges, and employment outlook.
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Provides quarterly summary reports on country-wide job outlook, employment prospects, occupations and projections.
ONET
Review occupational information, jobs related to your skills, work requirements, and occupations related to those in which you have an interest.

Visit all the links that appear interesting to you. Gather as much information as you can on the college majors and career options you are considering. After you return to this page, move to the next section, "Make a Decision."
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