Intelligent.com Study Finds 42 Percent of New College Students Choose Majors Influenced by the Pandemic
According to the study, 42% of incoming first-year students say the pandemic influenced their expected majors or lack thereof.
- According to the study, 42% of incoming first-year students say the pandemic influenced their expected majors or lack thereof.
- Additional factors that influenced their decision-making include interest in the field, future job opportunities, and earning potential.
- One-third of students entering college also selected their major because they wanted to have a positive impact on society.
- Survey results indicate that students influenced by the pandemic also show more interest in public administration, social services, and area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies.