Top 9 Hot College Majors

Going to a top 10 university is important but also is majoring in something that will lead to a successful and
happy life. With technologies evolving and the world globalizing, majors that were not around 5 or 10 years ago are now dominating the world today. Here are several college majors that you should consider:

1. Biomedical Engineering
• This basically involves using technology and science to fix bodily disorders or ailments. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics this is expected to be one of the the fastest growing jobs between 2008-2019 with a expected job growth of 72%/.
2. Computer Game Design
• For software engineers, game designing should offer a lot of opportunities. In 2010. the market for game design was valued at $55.5 billion. By 2015 it is expected to grow up to $82.4 billion internationally.
3.  Environmental Studies
• With the climate, food, water, energy, and oil becoming central issues of the decade, graduates in environmental studies are sure to be on the leading trail to alleviate the human impact on the environment.
4. Health Information Management
• Due to the expected doctor shortages and intense healthcare debates, there is a large need for graduates who are able to manage, acquire and use info to improve and manage payments and health. In fact 50,000 workers are expected to be required according to the American Medical Informatics Association.
5. Homeland Security
• If you have taken an airplane since 9/11 you should know that the department of Homeland Security in the U.S is becoming a part of everyday life. As a result, there is plenty of jobs for graduates who are trained to prepare for emergency situations.
6. Cyber Security
• Technology has improved but so have hackers and cyber criminals. Consequently, the demand for cyber security experts have grown tenfold. 
7.  Nanotechnology
• By 2020, it is expected that 2 million workers would be employed with a $2.4 trillion market by 2015. They are expected to make buildings and bridges more effective by making them stronger and lighter.
8. New Media
• With a bright future in terms of devices and gadgets, it also means their is a bright job outlook for jobs in animations, journalism, advertising and film making.
9.  Public Health
• Graduates with expertise in public health are needed from a variety of companies from government agencies to healthcare facilities and non profit agencies. Public health degrees can also lead to medical school or entry level positions.