Most Popular College Major in Virginia Revealed

A recent survey found that psychology is the most popular major in Virginia, reflecting a national trend.

Performed by Wiingythe study analyzed Google search data related to several college majors, showing significant interest in psychology among students, with an average of 11.59 monthly searches per 100,000 people in the state.

After psychology, social work ranks second with 10.82 searches, indicating a strong interest in helping professions.

Music came in third with 9.94 searches, appealing to those with creative ambitions.

Computer science (9.89 searches) and business (8.48 searches) rounded out the top five, with a mix of technical and practical career paths.

The full rankings of the top ten most popular majors in Virginia are as follows:

Psychology – 11.59 searches
Social work – 10.82 searches
Music – 9.94 searches
Computer Science – 9.89 searches
Business Administration – 8.48 searches
Communication – 7.75 searches
Criminal law – 7.52 searches
Business Management – 5.79 searches
Finance – 5.57 searches
Technology – 5.49 searches

Wiingys CEO, Asit Biswal, noted the shift toward majors with immediate career opportunities, suggesting students prioritize fields they enjoy to maintain motivation through challenges.

This trend reflects a broader evolution in higher education, where practical and impactful degrees are becoming increasingly important.