Choosing a career path can feel overwhelming. Career Services is here to help. Did you know that the majority of students entering Penn State are unsure about their major? Taking the time to explore different options is a great way to discover a major and career path that will be meaningful to you.
Focus 2
Not sure where to start? Take the Focus 2.
By completing the Focus 2 assessment, you’ll receive personalized recommendations for majors and career paths that fit your interests, values, personality type, leisure interests, and more. If you’d like to review your results with a Career Counselor, schedule an appointment.
Explore majors, minors, and certificates offered at Penn State
- Penn State Undergraduate Bulletin: Browse through a list of majors offered at Penn State. Filter based on degree type, campus, and interests.
- Majors that can be completed at Penn State Altoona: Review the list of degrees that can be completed at Penn State Altoona.
- Explore Minors and Certificate Programs.
What can I do with this major?
What Can I Do With This Major?: Use this online resource to understand how different majors connect to career possibilities (if your specific major is not listed, choose a similar major)
Explore Careers
- The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH): OOH is the government's premier source for career guidance. Find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
- O*NET Online: Use the nation's primary source of occupational information to investigate careers. The O*Net Interest Profiler is another great assessment tool to explore possible career paths that match your interests.
- CareerOneStop Videos: Explore 1–2-minute videos providing an overview of hundreds of careers to learn about daily tasks, work settings, education needed, and more.
- U.S. News Best Job Rankings: Discover how jobs in your interest area are ranked nationally.
- LionLink is offered by Penn State Alumni Career Services. It is a professional networking program that links Penn State students/alumni with Penn State graduates who have volunteered to act as a mentor, providing informational interviews and sharing valuable advice on their career/industry.
Suggestions to Get Started
- Review your Focus 2 results with a Career Counselor and discuss career paths.
- Talk to your assigned academic advisor or a DUS adviser to explore classes and major options.
- Join clubs/organizations to explore interests.
- Complete job shadowing or informational interviews – start by reaching out to people you already know or Career Services can help you make connections.