How this college major quiz works
There are two ways to use the AI-Proof Major Finder, depending on where you are.
- Check a major: already have a major in mind? Type it in to see the jobs it usually leads to, the AI risk and pay for each, how to make it more AI-proof, and lower-exposure majors to compare.
- Help me choose: not sure what to study? Answer 15 quick questions about what you enjoy, how long you want to study and what matters most to you. You get your top 3 majors, each with its AI exposure score and the jobs it leads to.
It covers 65 majors, including four apprenticeship paths, because university isn't the only route to a good career. It's free, there's no sign-up, and your answers stay in your browser.
What does "AI exposure" mean for a major?
A major doesn't get replaced by AI. The jobs it leads to change. So for each major, we look at the jobs graduates most often go into and average their brigenai AI risk scores.
- Low exposure (20% or less): the jobs rely on hands-on skill, care or human trust, which AI struggles to replace.
- Moderate exposure (21% to 40%): AI will change how the work is done, but people still own the judgment and the results.
- High exposure (above 40%): many entry-level tasks in these jobs, such as writing, reporting or routine analysis, are already being automated.
A high score doesn't mean you shouldn't study it. It means you should plan which skills to add, so you end up in the parts of the field that AI can't easily do.
Majors with the lowest AI exposure
These majors lead to jobs built on physical skill, care and trust:
- Paramedicine: 6%, leading to paramedic and emergency services roles.
- Nursing: 9%, leading to registered nurse, ICU nurse and nurse practitioner.
- Plumbing and gas apprenticeship: 9%, leading to plumber, gas fitter and HVAC technician.
- Electrical apprenticeship: 10%, leading to electrician and lineworker.
- Physiotherapy: 12%, leading to physical therapist.
- Veterinary science: 12%, leading to veterinarian.
- Early childhood education: 12%, leading to early childhood teacher.
- Social work: 13%, leading to child protection social worker and counselling roles.
- Medicine: 15%, a long path with very AI-resilient jobs overall.
- Mechanical engineering: 16%, where testing, building and safety sign-off stay human.
Majors with the highest AI exposure, and how to future-proof them
These majors are still worth studying if they fit you, but plan your skills carefully:
- English (58%): writing-only jobs are among the most exposed. Pair English with teaching, editing judgment or a specialist field like law.
- Accounting (55%): bookkeeping and tax preparation are automating fast. Aim for advisory, forensic accounting or finance leadership, and add data skills.
- Journalism (52%): routine news writing is automating. Investigative and on-the-ground reporting hold up better.
- Finance (52%): number-crunching roles are exposed. Client-facing advice and relationship roles are safer.
- Marketing (51%): AI now writes ads and posts. Strategy, brand and leadership are where marketers stay valuable.
- Graphic design (46%): AI makes images fast. Focus on brand strategy, UX, motion and working with clients.
Is computer science still worth it?
Computer science has a moderate AI exposure of 37%. Routine coding is where AI moves fastest, and junior developer roles are the most affected. But the field still leads to well-paid, in-demand work in AI engineering, cybersecurity and data science. The key is to go deep on one of those areas and build real projects, rather than relying on general coding skills alone. Check the details in the tool by typing "Computer Science".
How to choose a major in the age of AI
- Start with what you enjoy. You'll study harder and last longer in a field you like. The quiz and our Career Personality Test help you find it.
- Look at the jobs, not just the major. Check where the major usually leads, and how exposed those jobs are to AI.
- Plan your AI-proof skills. Add a minor, internship or skill that moves you toward judgment, people or hands-on work.
- Check the money. Compare what the degree costs with what it's likely to pay using the College ROI Calculator.
- Consider every route. An apprenticeship can be faster, cheaper and safer from AI. Compare them with Trade School vs University.
Don't forget apprenticeships
Many students never consider a trade, but apprenticeships let you earn while you learn, usually with little or no student debt. Skilled trades like electrical, plumbing, automotive and carpentry also have some of the lowest AI exposure of any path. Choose "Under 2 years, or an apprenticeship" in the quiz to see them in your results.
College major quiz FAQ
Is this college major quiz free?
Yes. Both the major check and the 15-question quiz are free, with no account and no email. Your answers are scored in your browser and are not stored.
How long does the quiz take?
About 3 minutes. Go with your first reaction, and think about what you'd enjoy, not what you think you should do.
What should I major in if I don't know what I want?
Start with the quiz to narrow it down to a few majors that fit your interests. Then check the jobs each one leads to, talk to people who do those jobs, and choose a major that keeps your options open, like business, engineering or a health science.
Which majors are safest from AI?
Majors that lead to hands-on, caring or highly regulated work tend to have the lowest exposure: nursing, paramedicine, physiotherapy, veterinary science, education and skilled trades. See the full ranking at the bottom of the tool.
Will AI replace my major?
No major will disappear because of AI, but the jobs it leads to are changing. A high exposure score is a signal to plan your skills, not a reason to give up on a subject you love.
Should I go to trade school instead of university?
It depends on what you enjoy and what you want to earn. Trades often cost less, pay while you train and have low AI exposure. Some degrees lead to higher pay over a full career. Use Trade School vs University to compare both with your own numbers.
Can I change my major later?
Usually, yes, especially in your first year or two. Many students switch. Choosing a major with overlapping first-year subjects makes switching easier.
Is this the same as Major Match?
No. This free tool gives you a quick view of majors and AI exposure. Major Match goes further, comparing majors, universities and countries side by side with job outcomes for each.
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- Career Personality Test: find your career personality type and the careers that fit it, with an AI risk score for each.
- College ROI Calculator: see when a degree pays for itself compared with starting work now.
- Trade School vs University: compare an apprenticeship with a degree on cost, earnings and AI risk.
- Grad School ROI Calculator: see whether a master's degree pays off, including the salary you give up.
- AI Job Risk Checker: check how much of any job AI could take over.
