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Focus on Majors: Alternatives to Business

Ryan Clark

Published on: 10/10/2026

Business is the most popular major in the country, which also makes it one of the most competitive. We break down the differences between business degrees and explore majors from economics to industrial engineering that can lead to successful busines

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Focus on Majors: Biology

Ryan Clark

Published on: 09/12/2026

Curious how living things actually work? We break down what a biology major looks like day-to-day: the labs, the research, the hands-on experiments, and the range of careers it opens up, from medicine and marine biology to biotech, science journalism

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Liberal Arts Reconsidered | Clark College Consulting

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/12/2026

From career outcomes to earning potential, we bust the most common misconceptions about liberal arts degrees and make the case for why these programs produce some of the most versatile and sought-after graduates in the workforce.

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Focus on Majors: Applied Mathematics | Clark College Consulting

Ryan Clark

Published on: 05/09/2026

For students who enjoy math but aren’t sure where to apply it, this major offers flexibility and real-world relevance. We explore how applied math connects to fields like computer science, economics, and biology, and why understanding how to interpret data is becoming just as important as generating it.

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Focus On Majors: Crop and Soil Sciences | Clark College Consulting

Ryan Clark

Published on: 04/11/2026

From World Cup playing fields to food grown in space, crop and soil science is reshaping how we think about the environment, sustainability, and the future of agriculture. This major may surprise you.

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