Connect interests to study

What should I major in? College major quiz

Explore the kinds of assignments and problems you might meet in six study families. This college major quiz helps you decide what to research next, whether you are comparing STEM, arts, business, helping professions, or the humanities.

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A shortlist for your next chapter.

Open the study guides linked from your result, compare required courses at real colleges, and try a beginner-level assignment. A broad subject family is a research starting point; it is not a specific degree recommendation.

Make your preferences visible

Compare the parts of your profile and notice what deserves a closer look.

Connect careers and study

Bring your tests together to explore real occupations and education paths, with explanations.

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What your profile explores

Each area adds a different part of the picture.

Engineering & technology

You rated interest in building systems and solving technical problems.

Science & data

You rated interest in experiments, quantitative questions, and evidence.

Arts & design

You rated interest in visual, written, and creative work.

Health & helping

You rated interest in supporting people and understanding wellbeing.

Business & leadership

You rated interest in organizations, decisions, and coordinating projects.

Humanities & society

You rated interest in language, history, institutions, and human behavior.

Get a feel for the questions

Think about everyday situations. Choose the response that reflects your own experience.

Design a device that solves a practical problem.

How to answer

Use the response scale to describe your own preference. There is no right or wrong answer to this questionnaire.

Design an experiment with a clear testable question.

How to answer

Use the response scale to describe your own preference. There is no right or wrong answer to this questionnaire.

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How your result is calculated

Each family has four questions rated from 0 to 4, giving a score out of 16. We show all six families and explain ties. The scores reflect your stated interests in these examples, not grades, admission chances, or employment prospects.

1Rate each statement using your own experience.
2Revisit saved answers before finishing.
3Compare your profile with the other tests in your combined result.

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Before you begin

Rate how interested you would be in trying each kind of college-level activity. These are broad study areas, not admission requirements or a prediction of grades.
Think about what interests you, rather than what others expect.
Your answers are saved as you move between questions.

A starting point for your next chapter

A StudyIndex questionnaire for exploring your interests, preferences and next career steps.

FAQ

Questions you might have

Can a quiz tell me exactly what to major in?

It can suggest areas to investigate, but the decision also needs information about required courses, costs, preparation, support, and possible careers. Use the quiz to build a shortlist.

Is this useful if I am undecided?

Yes. Compare your higher-rated areas with one unfamiliar area, then investigate actual curricula. You do not need a single favorite subject to begin.

Does my result show which colleges will admit me?

No. Admission requirements and course prerequisites must be checked with each institution. This quiz does not calculate admission eligibility.

Build a fuller picture

24 questions

Turn curiosity into your next step.

Take the questionnaire, explore your result and choose one activity to try next.