How the College & Career Finder works
Nine short steps, each on its own page. Every step is optional, and your answers shape the suggestions that follow.
- What you are looking for
- Your stage of education
- Areas of interest
- Colleges and universities
- College majors
- College minors
- Career goals
- Skills to develop
- Your personalized results
Explore on your own
- College majors: 109 majors in 16 fields, with what each includes, skills and career paths
- College minors: 50 minors and the majors they complement
- College and university search: 3,900+ schools by state, city, ZIP code, type and program
- Career interests: majors and careers for 29 areas of interest
- College majors and career paths
- Skills to learn for different careers
- Career options after high school
Explore majors by field
Healthcare majors
Majors that prepare you to care for patients, run health organizations or work behind the scenes in medicine.
Business majors
Majors in management, marketing, accounting, finance and the other functions every organization needs.
Technology majors
Majors in computing, software, data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Engineering and Architecture majors
Majors that apply math and science to design machines, structures, circuits and systems.
Construction and Skilled Trades majors
Majors and technical programs for building, wiring, heating, cooling and managing construction.
Manufacturing and Mechanics majors
Programs in machining, automation, and vehicle and aircraft maintenance.
Transportation and Logistics majors
Majors that keep goods and people moving, from supply chains to aviation.
Education majors
Majors for teaching children, teens and adults and designing how people learn.
Science and Mathematics majors
Majors in the natural sciences, laboratory science and mathematics.
Criminal Justice, Law and Public Safety majors
Majors for law enforcement, fire and emergency services and legal careers.
Communications and Media majors
Majors in communication, journalism, public relations, writing and digital media.
Arts and Design majors
Majors in visual design, interior and fashion design, fine arts and music.
Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism majors
Majors for hotels, restaurants, events, recreation and travel.
Psychology, Social Sciences and Public Service majors
Majors that study people and communities and prepare you to serve them.
Environment, Safety and Sustainability majors
Majors in environmental science, workplace safety and clean energy.
Agriculture and Natural Resources majors
Majors in farming, animal science, forestry and conservation.
Why consider career training alongside college?
Your college major gives you an academic foundation. Short career training can add practical knowledge of a specific job: what the work involves day to day, its vocabulary, common tasks, tools and safety rules. You do not have to wait until graduation: many students take a short course to test a career before choosing a major, to prepare for an internship or a part-time job, or to show employers they understand the work.
Frequently asked questions
What is the College & Career Finder?
A free tool from Career Education Institute that helps you explore U.S. colleges and universities, college majors and minors, career paths and skills. At the end you get a personalized summary with career paths, skills to develop and related online training.
How does the College & Career Finder work?
You move through nine short steps, each on its own page: what you are looking for, your stage of education, your interests, colleges, majors, minors, career goals and skills. Every step is optional, and your answers shape the suggestions in later steps and in your results.
How long does the College & Career Finder take?
About five minutes if you answer every step. You can skip any step and come back later; your answers are saved in your browser.
Is the College & Career Finder free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no form to fill in.
Do I need to give my email to see my results?
No. Your results appear on screen as soon as you finish, and you can download, print, email or share them yourself.
Is my information saved?
Your answers are saved only in your browser so you can come back to them. They are not sent to Career Education Institute.
Who is the College & Career Finder for?
High school students, recent graduates, college students, college graduates, working professionals, career changers and parents helping a student plan.
Where does the college information come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The finder includes 3,900+ active, degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, with the programs each school reported awarding. Always confirm details on the school’s official website.
How are training recommendations chosen?
Each Career Education Institute training is about one job. The finder ranks trainings by how closely that job connects to the majors, minors, interests, careers and skills you choose, and it leaves out trainings that are not closely related.
Is Career Education Institute a college?
No. Career Education Institute is not a college, university, degree-granting institution or admissions service, and it does not apply to colleges for you. It offers general, non-credit online career training by job title.
Can career training replace a college degree?
No. CEI trainings do not replace a degree and do not grant college credit, a license or a guarantee of employment. They help you learn about a job and build practical knowledge, alongside college or on their own.
Can I change my answers?
Yes. Use the step list at the top of any step to go back, change your choices and see your results update.