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Is Grad School Necessary? 3 Important Questions to Ask

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 5, 2023

You’re almost to the end of your bachelor’s or associate’s degree – congratulations! So, what’s next? Some college students take a gap year before starting a career, while many others go straight into the workforce after receiving their four-year bachelor’s degree. Some college students even start grad school and graduate research. During your undergraduate degree, …

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5 Majors Related to Video Games

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 5, 2023

Love video games? You’re definitely not alone! But what if you could make a career out of that passion? It’s absolutely possible. There are plenty of video game majors and adjacent areas of study that can get you to design your own games in no time. Whether you want to open your own studio or …

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What is STEAM Curriculum?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 30, 2023

You’re likely familiar with STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – but what about STEAM curriculum? It’s very similar, but the A actually stands for Art! But what exactly is STEAM, and what are the benefits of adding Art to the mix? Keep reading to find out! What is STEAM STEAM stands …

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10 Unique Majors and Degrees

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 17, 2024

We’re excited to introduce you to the most unique majors in college because we understand that not every student is meant to take the traditional business or healthcare route. There are hundreds of interesting majors out there, drawing in students of all types and adding a touch of excitement to campus life! While they’ll still …

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Top Schools for Biology/Biological Sciences Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you planning to major in Biology or Biological Science during college? You might just want to attend one of the colleges or universities that are renowned for their Biology programs! Here’s what you need to know about this area of study, what you can expect in your classes, what you can do with your …

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Best Colleges for Business Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you thinking about going to college for Business Administration and Management? You have plenty of options! But what are your top choices? Our Scaled Score and College Raptor rankings put Babson College, University of South California, Emory University, and others at the top as best colleges for business. Here’s what you need to know …

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Best Design Your Own Major Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Not sure what you want to major in? Or perhaps several majors sound good to you? Or maybe your desired career needs a little bit of column A and a little bit of column B when it comes to your education? No matter which category you fall into, you have options! One choice is to …

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Different Types of Engineering Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 11, 2024

Engineering is regularly noted as a “difficult” major for college students, and for good reason! These studies are not for the faint of heart and will require extra work from the individual to do well in these classes. However, there are several different types of engineering majors that students need to know about, and each …

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10 Careers for Math Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 28, 2023

If you love crunching numbers and doing complicated calculations, there’s good news on the job front for you. Math graduates are in great demand across all industries, so you’ll never have to worry about getting employed. What’s more, there are several interesting and high-paying careers for math majors, so you’ll get paid generously for doing …

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8 Awesome Careers with the Highest Satisfaction

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Job satisfaction isn’t all about pay – you could have a high paying job, but other factors, like the work itself and the stress, could make it an unsatisfying position. So what does make for a satisfying job? And what are some careers that have the highest satisfaction? What Can Impact Your Satisfaction in a …