Gather Information - High School

Once you have brainstormed some ideas of college majors and career options, you need to learn more about them. Good decisions require careful thought about the choices before you. 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 University College Majors and 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, graduate schools attended, and more.
Rutgers University Departmental Homepages	Visit the Rutgers University 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 specific academic requirements for each college major and degree. Find out which classes you will need to complete for each major.
Rutgers University Admissions Office	Go directly to the admissions office to learn about the application process, review materials, and apply to Rutgers.


Career Information
Bureau of Labor Statistics	Review information from the principle fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
CareerOneStop	Find information on careers, salaries, educational requirements, and labor market trends. Job search assistance is also available.
Occupational Outlook Handbook	Gather career information such as job descriptions, educational requirements, salary ranges, and employment outlook.
Occupational Outlook Quarterly	Read quarterly summary reports on country-wide job outlook and employment prospects.
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 are 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."

Still Have Questions? Ask a Career Counselor.