A recent study has highlighted psychology as the most popular college major in Virginia, reflecting a nationwide trend.
Conducted by Wiingy, the research analyzed Google search data related to various college majors, revealing psychology's significant interest among students, with an average of 11.59 monthly searches per 100,000 people in the state.
Following psychology, social work ranked second with 10.82 searches, indicating a strong interest in helping professions.
Music came in third with 9.94 searches, appealing to those with creative aspirations.
Computer science (9.89 searches) and business administration (8.48 searches) rounded out the top five, showcasing a mix of technical and practical career paths.
The full ranking of the top ten most popular majors in Virginia is as follows:
Psychology - 11.59 searches
Social Work - 10.82 searches
Music - 9.94 searches
Computer Science - 9.89 searches
Business Administration - 8.48 searches
Communications - 7.75 searches
Criminal Justice - 7.52 searches
Business Management - 5.79 searches
Finance - 5.57 searches
Engineering - 5.49 searches
Wiingy’s CEO, Asit Biswal, noted the shift towards majors with direct career applications, suggesting that students prioritize fields they enjoy to maintain motivation through challenges.
This trend reflects a broader evolution in higher education, where practical and impactful degrees are gaining prominence.
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