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If none of the popular college majors are catching your attention, it may be worth expanding your options. Considering lesser-known college majors may reveal a career path you never even knew existed or help you start thinking about college in a new way.

1. Military Technologies

Play a role in the military (with or without joining yourself) by studying military technologies. This major covers areas such as intelligence gathering, national security, and military operations through strategy, leadership, field training, and computer science. As a broad field, it may appeal to students with various interests. You can expect to enter a career as a military contractor, educator, or engineer, among others.

2. Precision Production

If you enjoy math and using machinery, a precision production major could be for you. You’ll gain technical knowledge that you can apply to installing springs, padding, covering, and finishes as well as woodworking, carpentry, and machinist skills. Plus, you’ll learn how to use a range of tools to create furniture, mattresses, cabinets, and other products.

3. Transportation and Materials Moving

Globalization means transportation of materials is critical for society. By majoring in this field, you’ll learn how to manage operations, logistics, and safety. The career options are diverse — ranging from highway maintenance and rail transportation to air traffic control. If there is a particular area of transportation that especially interests you, consider a more specific major like air transportation or marine transportation.

4. Legal Professions

If studying law appeals but you’re unsure if you want to complete all the education necessary to become a lawyer, consider becoming a legal professions major. This may lead to a career as a lawyer, but it could also pave the way for various other legal careers, including as a police officer, paralegal, mediator, or parole officer.

5. Library Science

If you’ve always felt inspired by librarians, consider studying library science to become one yourself. You’ll learn how to organize and locate information in various formats, including printed text, electronic information, and audiovisual material. Be aware that you’ll most likely need to continue your education to a graduate degree.

6. Communication Technology

If you’re interested in how digitization is changing the world, consider a major in communication technology. You’ll learn how to develop interactive technologies, improve user experiences, and use technology in a variety of applications for communication purposes.

7. Theology and Religion

Expand your knowledge of the world’s religions and how they shape society by majoring in theology and religion. You’ll improve your critical-thinking and communication skills, which will be useful for a variety of careers. In addition to pursuing a career as a religious leader, you’ll be well positioned to become an educator, social worker, or legislator or to continue your education to graduate school.

Choosing a major is important, but you can always change your mind if the classes are not resonating with you. An even bigger decision is finding somewhere to live, as you’ll likely be locked into your choice for at least a semester. For Niagara College student housing, a safe bet is Parkway Lofts. Our luxury student apartments are just a short drive from campus and provide you with fantastic amenities like a fitness centre, study rooms, a common area, and en suite bathrooms with most floor plans. Apply now to join the waitlist.