One of the important aspects of college is choosing the right program based on your intended career. However, some majors are more difficult than others.
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Some people are good at math, while others are good at writing. Therefore, the most difficult study program depends on what the individual struggles with and what they shine in.
It is important to choose the major that best suits your career goals. Students want to make sure they choose a major they are passionate about, even if there are difficult times.
Some majors require more work than others, such as nursing, for example. Mathematics and science-related fields of study require large numbers of equations, while fields such as English and history require many papers.
But STEM majors tend to be the most difficult for college students, according to a 2022 study. Research from the Social Science Research Network.
Another aspect of challenging courses and difficult majors is the professors.
Professors can make or break students’ courses and classes. According to the 2022 evaluation, the most difficult professor was in the molecular bioscience field, with 84% of her difficulty ratings being 3 out of 5 or above. Research from the Social Science Research Network.
More important than any research is what the students think. So which majors do NIU students think are the most difficult?