Explore Your Possibilities at St. Thomas
Whether you’ve already declared your major, are weighing your options, or haven’t yet discovered the path that’s right for you; this is your starting point.
The Career Pathways Guide series covers every undergraduate major at the University of St. Thomas, giving you a honest, current look at where each degree can take you. For each major you’ll find conventional career tracks with real job titles, emerging and non-traditional paths you may not have considered, guidance on how a graduate degree expands your options, and strategies for making the most of your time at St. Thomas.
No major is a dead end. Every degree builds skills, opens doors, and connects to careers, many of which didn’t exist a decade ago. Use these guides to explore majors you’re curious about, confirm the direction you’re already headed, or discover an entirely new possibility.
Browse by major below — your career story starts here.
Business
Education
Health Sciences
STEM
Languages & Literature
Social Sciences
Communication & Media
Music & Performing Arts
Pre-Professional
Next Steps: Turn Exploration Into Action
Here are five concrete steps to help you move from curiosity to clarity and build a plan that’s right for you.
A one-on-one career conversation is one of the most valuable things you can do right now. Career educators can help you connect your interests, strengths, and values to majors and career paths — so you’re choosing a direction with intention, not just guessing. Schedule your appointment through Handshake to get started.
Once you have a major (or a shortlist) in mind, Academic Counseling can help you build a four-year course plan, review your degree evaluation, identify supplement courses that align with your interests, and make sure every credit is working toward your goals. The earlier you plan, the more flexibility you have.
The people who teach your major are your best resource for understanding what it’s really about. Reach out to a faculty advisor, a professor in a department you’re curious about, or a department chair to ask questions, learn about research and experiential opportunities, and get a feel for the academic community you’d be joining.
There’s no better way to understand where a major can take you than hearing directly from someone who lived it. On St. Thomas Connect, you can reach out to UST alumni to ask about their undergraduate experience, how their major shaped their career path, and what they wish they’d known. Most alumni are genuinely glad to help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Career Edge is home to communities organized around career interest areas — each one packed with resources, events, employer connections, and industry-specific guidance. Find the community that aligns with where you’re headed and start building your network and knowledge base now.