Hi SDN, I am currently beginning college and would like to know how to choose or what major to choose based on the following information. After attending medical school I want to be a psychiatrist. Although I am interested in biology I do not want to be a biology major. I am very intrigued by the human brain and enjoy learning about it. I was thinking about majoring in psychology with a minor in neuroscience or vice-versa. Additionally, I am also interested in computers and technology; in my family I am know as the "it" guy. I was thinking about trying computer science or information technology pre-med. I am aware that you can major in anything for medical school but I want to major in something that has good career prospects and job stability. Any Advice?? Thanks
Here is a list of the top 25 careers for Millennials. If you don't make the med school cut (MD or DO), Plan B could include one of the following:
Job Title Growth by 2022 Median Income Millennial Share
1 - Physician assistants* 38% $90,930 45%
2 – Actuaries 26% $93,680 57%
3 (tie) – Statisticians 27% $75,560 44%
3 (tie) - Biomedical engineers 27% $86,960 43%
5 - Computer and information research scientists 15% $102,190 45%
6 - Market research analysts and marketing specialists* 32% $60,300 44%
7 - Nuclear engineers 9% $104,270 60%
8 - Elevator installers and repairers 25% $76,650 41%
9 - Petroleum engineers 26% $130,280 35%
10 (tie) – Therapists* 27% $70,000 37%
10 (tie) - Dental hygienists* 33% $70,210 37%
12 – Logisticians 22% $72,780 37%
13 - Financial analysts and advisors 16% $71,770 41%
14 - Software developers and programmers 19% $87,100 36%
15 – Pharmacists* 15% $116,670 35%
16 - Public relations and fundraising managers* 13% $95,450 35%
17 (tie) - Public relations specialists* 12% $54,170 44%
17 (tie) - Credit analysts 10% $61,080 43%
19 - Agents and business managers of artists,
performers, and athletes
10% $63,370 42%
20 (tie) - Geological and petroleum technicians 15% $52,700 40%
20 (tie) - Dietitians and nutritionists* 21% $55,240 36%
20 (tie) - Medical scientists* 13% $76,080 35%
23 (tie) - Agricultural and food scientists 9% $58,610 42%
23 (tie) - Surveyors, cartographers, and
photogrammetrists
12% $56,530 39%
23 (tie) – Fundraisers* 17% $50,680 37%