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Majors to Watch in 2022

A big part of college admissions strategy is choosing the right lens for the application - and that includes choosing a major! If on the fence between various options, we always recommend that students consider newer, growing majors in their field of interest - particularly in niche subject areas, if possible.

Because these programs aren’t as well-known as others that are more common, there may be less competition - which students can leverage to their advantage in terms of both admissions and merit scholarships! For example, if you’re interested in city planning, real estate, or even entrepreneurship, why not check out the University of Michigan’s brand-new B.S. degree in Urban Technology?

Today, we’re sharing some of the fastest-growing majors and programs we’ve been seeing recently at schools around the country - and who knows, your student might just discover their future career on this list!


Homeland Security

Traditionally, a major in Homeland Security was only offered as an option in evening or professional school divisions. As the field has expanded, and the need for specialists has grown, a number of schools have begun to offer this option as a traditional undergraduate major.

Programs to Explore:

VCU: B.A. in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

George Mason: B.S. in Criminology, Law and Society with a concentration in Homeland Security and Justice

Monmouth University: B.S. in Homeland Security

DeSales University: B.A. in Homeland Security, also offered with a concentration in Data Analytics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: B.S. in Homeland Security

Community Organizing

As social justice-oriented vocations and careers become more popular, majors in community organizing and related disciplines have proliferated on college campuses. These majors are housed in a variety of departments, including Education, Public Policy, and Social Work. 

Programs to Explore:

University of Colorado, Boulder: B.A. in Leadership & Community Engagement

University of Kentucky: B.S. in Community and Leadership Development

Arizona State: B.A. in Community Advocacy and Social Policy

Ohio State: B.S. in Community Leadership

University of Delaware: B.S. in Organizational and Community Leadership

University of Washington: BA in Education, Communities and Organizations

Loyola University Chicago: B.A. Advocacy and Social Change

Supply Chain Management

While not necessarily a new major, the public eye has certainly had an increased focus on the supply chain lately! As this type of problem-solving work becomes increasingly appealing to students, supply chain management programs are becoming more popular. 

Programs to Explore:

RIT: B.S. in Supply Chain Management

Michigan State: B.A. in Supply Chain Management

University of Tennessee: B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management

Penn State: B.S. in Supply Chain & Information Systems

Ohio State: B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a concentration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

In addition to growing demand for students in these fields, these interdisciplinary majors allow students to explore different areas and maybe find a new passion! Do any of the newest majors appeal to you or your student? Let us know in the comments!