Find your College with Comet Google Charts

With over 1,200 college majors available across the U.S., it's essential to choose your area of study based on personal interest rather than popularity. The bar chart below illustrates the significant differences in the number of top STEM majors compared to non-STEM majors among the top 10 majors in the U.S. for 2022. One of the choices that you'll make when choosing a major is the college you would apply to major at. Interact with the geomap below to see the major differences of public and private universities across the U.S.

Need help picking your major?

Choosing a major is like building a foundation for your future. It's not just about the classes you take; it's about how you grow and adapt. Your major doesn't lock you into one job, many successful people have taken different paths. Being open to learning and trying new things is important. You should consider things like job opportunities and how much money you might make in the future. It's like finding a balance between what you love and what makes sense for your future.

Top 10 Majors

Picking a major for college can be intimidating, luckily, Comet can provide supporting data to help make this process smoother. Down below are the top 10 majors from 2022 both STEM and non-STEM majors are included in the bar chart. These majors include: Business, Nursing, Pyschology, Computer Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, Education, and Law. How many students can major in one area to be considered one of the top majors of the U.S.?

In the U.S. there are over 70,000 students majoring in Nursing, with 76,000 students majoring in Nursing in 2022, which is 10,000 students more than the 75,000 students majoring in Business. Out of the total 427,000 students there are 264,000 college students majoring in STEM and 163,000 students studying Non-STEM related majors.

These are the most popular majors in order:

    1. Business
    2. Nursing
    3. Psychology
    4. Computer Science
    5. Medicine
    6. Law
    7. Chemistry
    8. Biology
    9. Education
    10. Political Science

Universities in the U.S.

Choosing the right college involves more than just picking a major. It's also about finding a college that has what you want to study and supports your goals. Where the college is located is super important too. Think about the kind of place you want to live in - a big city, a quiet town, or somewhere in between.

In the United States, there are lots of colleges, both private and public, spread across different areas. Some are in busy cities, while others are in more peaceful spots. Each place has its own vibe and lifestyle. Some people love the energy of city life, while others prefer a quieter, rural setting. To help you figure this out, check out the map of the United States that shows where private and public colleges are. It gives you a visual idea of where these colleges are located. This way, you can consider not just what you want to study but also where you want to study. Whether you're into the city buzz or the calm countryside, thinking about the location of the colleges on the map can guide you towards making a choice that fits your preferences and makes your college experience awesome.

What states have the most private universities?

California has the largest number of 256 private universities

The biggest differences

From the map above there is a clear difference between the amount of colleges in the North compared to the number of colleges in the south. Regardless of region, the top 3 states with the most universities are New York at 299 universities, Texas with universities, and Pennsylvania with 218 universities. Out of the selected top 5 schools with the highest amount of private schools, Florida has the least number of private universities of 133 schools, only two schools less than Texas.

Need more help to find your college?

Once you've chosen a public or private university, chosen your area of study or major, the next step is to really make sure that your chosen shcool is right for you. Provided for you down below are links to college finder websites and videos that support college discovery. Choosing where you'll be for the next years are vital and could greatly effect your academic journey as well as your personal life.