Match Majors to Careers

Explore majors and how they translate to your career.

  • The Kent State Career Academy is a free, online resource designed to help you build the skills and confidence you need to take the next step in your career journey.
    • Created just for Kent State students, the Career Academy lets you explore short, self-paced courses focused on all things career prep — from building your resume and practicing interviews to networking, personal branding, and more.
    • Learn more and enroll in the Career Academy here
       
  • FOCUS 2 will guide you through a reliable, intuitive career and education decision making model to help you select a major, explore occupations, make informed career decisions, and take action in your career development.
  • Check out whatcanIdowiththismajor.com to see what careers can match your major. 
    • Use this collection of information sheets on hundreds of academic majors to see outlines of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities.
    • (You might notice a few documents that are not Kent State-specific; this is a best-in-class resource from the University of Tennessee (UT).)
    • Access "What Can I Do With This Major" here!
  • Explore majors and degrees at Kent State University

U.S. Department of Labor Websites

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - Learn about occupations including responsibilities, salaries, education required, and employment outlook
  • Career One Stop - Explore careers, salary and benefits, training required, and employment seeker services by state
  • O*Net - Quick search tool for Ohio employment data and more
     

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