At present, the college entrance examination in various places has scored, and candidates have to rack their brains to fill in the volunteers. What major is easy to find a job and has development prospects is what the majority of college entrance examination families especially want to know.
Sadia Zahidi, executive director of the World Economic Forum, has said that globally, agriculture, education and green transformation will be the areas where the most jobs will be created in the next five years. Experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning will become the most in-demand professions in China in the future.
Many students choose to study abroad, and there are three types of countries that are more popular. First, developed English-speaking countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are the four main destinations for Chinese students; Second, some of our neighbors, such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, etc.; The third is non-English-speaking developed countries, such as France and Germany in Europe.
So, what majors do foreigners choose to go to college? Let's take a look at the popular majors in several major study destination countries.
01 United States
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in recent years, STEM majors in business, health care, social sciences and history, psychology, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics and other fields have been sought after by many American students and parents.
A business degree is one of the most sought-after undergraduate degrees in the United States. NCES reports that in the 2017-2018 academic year, 19 percent of bachelor's degrees (386,000) in the United States were awarded to the business sector. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary in business and finance is $69,820, about $30,000 more than the average annual salary for all occupations.
And with an aging population and rising demand for health care services, health professionals are increasingly in demand in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that employment in the healthcare industry will grow 15 percent between 2019 and 2029, creating about 2.4 million new jobs. Such excellent job prospects also explain the popularity of health-related professions.
STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) involve a wide range of professional directions. Scientific fields include physics, chemistry, biology, geography and other majors; Technical fields include computer science, information technology, network security and other majors; Engineering fields include civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and other majors; The fields of mathematics include statistics, applied mathematics and other majors. At present, the demand for STEM talents in the United States is extremely large, the employment rate continues to increase, and the employment prospects and salaries are very attractive.
At the same time, with the increasing concern about mental health, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the development of the field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the overall employment rate of psychologists will grow by 3% between 2019 and 2029.
Finally, media and communication, education and arts, and social science majors are also attracting much attention from American students.
02 United Kingdom
According to the Bureau of Higher Education Statistics (HESA), the top five popular majors for full-time undergraduate students in the 2021/22 academic year are business and management, medicine, social sciences, art and design, and engineering and technology; The top five popular majors for full-time graduate students are Business and Management, Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, and Education and Teaching.
Some reports pointed out that among the popular majors for UK undergraduate applications in 2022, accounting and finance, sociology, economics, and law ranked in the top four.
Compared with the number of applications in 2021, accounting and finance decreased by 28.33%, and law, electronics and computer increased by 40.61% and 33.02% respectively. This shows that applications for popular UK undergraduate majors have changed along with job prospects and market demand.
Among the business majors applied for master's degree in the UK in 2022, accounting and finance ranked first; Among non-business majors, education ranked first, while electrical and computer engineering and sociology ranked third and fifth, respectively.
03 Australia
In recent years, majors such as medicine and nursing, information engineering technology, business, art and design, education and psychology have become popular among Australian students and parents.
The demand for healthcare and nursing care in Australia has been high due to an ageing population and the demand for healthcare workers, which has also made nursing one of the most sought-after professions in Australia. According to data, the employment rate of medicine and nursing care will increase by 12.9% by 2023.
In addition, the Australian information technology industry has been developing rapidly, and Australian enterprises and organizations have paid more and more attention to cyber security and other issues in recent years, and information engineering technology majors will become more and more popular.
Australia's business majors are known as "golden oil" majors, with wide adaptability, easy employment, and have always been very popular.
04 Canada
The study found that the most popular majors in Canada are psychology, computer science and business.
While computer science and business may be an expected outcome for many, psychology may surprise some.
It has been reported that after graduating from psychology, you can pursue careers such as psychologists, social workers, human resources specialists, etc. According to multiple job search websites, the average annual salary for a career in psychology in Canada is around $65,000 to $80,000 CAD, depending on experience and position.
05 Japan
The most popular majors in Japan are engineering technology, business, pharmaceutical science, etc.
Japan has long focused on the fields of science and innovation, focusing on technological research and development, such as high-speed rail systems, artificial intelligence and robotics.
Japan is one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the world, and the pharmaceutical industry is expected to continue to be hot in the coming years due to the strong demand for treatments due to an aging population and increasing life expectancy. There are hundreds of pharmaceutical companies in Japan, and there are many research institutions dedicated to the research and development of new drugs to treat various diseases, and the development prospects and growth potential are great.
In addition, architecture, art design, tourism management and media majors are also popular.
06 South Korea
Majors such as medicine, law, engineering, etc. are considered popular majors in South Korea. Industries such as semiconductors and automobiles have always been the backbone of the Korean economy, so technical majors such as computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering are also in favor.
Korea is growing rapidly in the field of medicine, with many prestigious medical schools and hospitals. In addition, the Korean government has provided many scholarships and policy support for medical majors, which makes this major one of the popular majors in Korea. In addition, the law major, which has very good job prospects, is also a favorite major for many Korean students.
In addition, there are many popular majors that have emerged with the development of Korean society. For example, in recent years, food contamination incidents and Japan's nuclear contaminated water discharge incident have made food safety more demanding in various parts of Korea, so many Korean students prefer food science majors.
The South Korean government's strong support for e-commerce, game development, cloud computing and other industries has also made these professions popular.
07 Singapi
Singapore is one of the most important financial centers and science and technology centers in Asia, with a high level of education in finance and accounting, business, computer science and other majors.
In addition, due to its high degree of internationalization, Singapore is not only the host of many important international conferences, but also an important platform for national trade and investment, and Singapore's international relations major is also favored by many students. Sociology is also a popular major in Singapore.
08 Thailand
Thailand is an important member of ASEAN, and its high happiness index and friendliness index make it a world-famous tourist destination. As a country dominated by tourism, Thailand has more popular majors such as hotel management, tourism management and business management.
In addition, art and design majors are also highly regarded. Thai design has an international reputation, especially in advertising design, many of which are also widely praised on Chinese social platforms.
In Thailand, design majors are very employable, and the salary is good. After graduation, students can engage in fashion design, advertising design, architectural design and other work.
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