Navigating College Majors: Easiest to Hardest

As a junior, I’m starting to consider different college majors and am seeking as many perspectives as possible. People often talk about the difficulty of various majors, how they're ranked in terms of easiness or hardship. Can anyone share insights on this — what have been known as the easiest and hardest college majors?

Sure, it's understandable that you might want to know the difficulty of different majors. However, I'd gently suggest that you focus more on your interests and career aspirations than on ease or difficulty. What might be easy for one person could be difficult for another, and vice versa — it really depends on individual strengths.

That being said, some studies have shown that Engineering, Computer Science, and Sciences (like Physics, Chemistry or Biology) tend to be viewed as some of the more challenging majors, due to their heavy reliance on mathematics and abstract concepts. Conversely, majors in the Arts and Humanities like English Literature, History, or Theater, are sometimes seen as "easier" because they often require less mathematics and have more subjective grading.

Business majors are usually somewhere in the middle. Management, Marketing, or Business Administration require a blend of quantitative skills, such as some mathematics for finance and economics, and qualitative skills, like writing and team leadership.

Remember though, these are generalities and the perceived difficulty level can change greatly depending on your interests and skills. If you love numbers, an Engineering discipline might make perfect sense for you. If you're an avid reader and writer, you might thrive in an English literature program.

Rather than focusing on difficulty, consider what you're good at, what you enjoy, and what you can imagine yourself spending four years studying in depth. If you're engaged and interested, you're much more likely to be successful, regardless of how "hard" the coursework is. Also, consider going maybe a bit out of your comfort zone to open yourself up to career paths that align with your desired future. Hope this helps and best of luck!