If you’re a general studies major in college, you’ll study an eclectic array of courses designed to give you a broad-based education. Within this category lie degree programs that lead to many varied career paths.
See if any of these Hot Degrees for Veterans fit what you’re passionate about.
Biology
Biology today is a super broad field with dozens of branches, and a bachelor’s degree is often the starting point for further specialization at the post-graduate level.
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Biologist, Research Biologist, Forensic Scientist, Teacher, Biotechnologist, Environmental Biologist, Marine Biologist, Conservation Biologist
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Mathematics
Math is the “M” in STEM, and while rigorous and challenging, a degree in this field can lead to many high-paying, in-demand jobs. On average, mathematicians earned $103,720 in 2014. Do the math!
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Mathematician, Actuary, Statistician, Teacher, Professor, Financial Analyst, Cryptographer, Logistician, Market Research Analyst
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- Hawaii Pacific University
- Lebanon Valley College
Criminal Justice
This is another really versatile degree. A bachelor’s degree can serve as a bridge to everything from an FBI, ATF or Border Patrol Agent to a police officer, detective, asset protection specialist or forensic criminologist.
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FBI Agent, ATF Agent, Border Patrol Agent, Federal Air Marshal, Asset Protection Specialist, Police Officer, Detective, Forensic Criminologist, Private Investigator
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Economics
If you’re the type who analyzes everything, economics might be a good fit for you. As an economics major, you’ll learn how to analyze data and statistics to “drill down” and understand relationships. What caused sales to go up or down, for example?
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Analyst, Economic Analyst, Economic Consultant, Market Research Analyst, Economist, Economic Researcher, Financial Consultant, Actuary, Teacher, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Credit Analyst
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- Creighton University
- Fordham University
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Penn State World Campus
- Rutgers University—Camden
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Students in this interdisciplinary field study and conduct research to understand human behavior that leads to public health issues like addiction, obesity, nutrition and STDs. Specializations can take graduates in many different directions.
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Health Services Manager, Social Services Manager, Human Resource Specialist, Police Officer, Social Science Research Assistant, Survey Researcher
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