Fields of study
American catalogs are organised by college or school, not by one national list. These divisions group the indexed programs so you can compare campuses that teach the same thing under different names.
Degree levels
- Associate degree
- 2 years
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 years
- Master's degree
- 1–2 years
- Doctorate / PhD
- Professional degree
- MD, JD, MBA
Computer & Data ScienceSoftware engineering, machine learning, data analytics and information systems. The fastest-growing job pipeline in the US market.EngineeringMechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace and robotics programs, usually accredited by ABET.Business & ManagementFinance, marketing, supply chain, entrepreneurship and MBA programs with OPT-friendly STEM specialisations.Health & MedicinePre-med tracks, MD and DO schools, public health, biotechnology and clinical research centres.NursingBSN to DNP pathways with licensed clinical placements; among the most reliable employment outcomes in the US.Law & Public PolicyJD programs, LLM options for internationally trained lawyers, international relations and policy analysis.Natural SciencesPhysics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and mathematics, driven by federal research funding.Social SciencesEconomics, psychology, sociology, political science and linguistics with strong quantitative tracks.Arts & HumanitiesLiterature, history, philosophy, language studies and digital humanities.Performing & Visual ArtsConservatories, film schools, design studios, music production and gallery-based fine arts.Architecture & DesignProfessional M.Arch degrees, urban design, industrial design and interaction design studios.EducationTeacher certification, curriculum design, educational technology and higher-education leadership.Agriculture & Food SystemsAgronomy, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and sustainable food research at land-grant universities.Environmental ScienceClimate science, water resources, ecology, conservation policy and energy transition programs.Public HealthEpidemiology, global health, health policy and biostatistics at accredited schools of public health.International & Area StudiesForeign service, security studies, regional languages and global economics.Media & JournalismReporting, broadcasting, data journalism and communications strategy.Hospitality & TourismHotel management, event operations and service-industry analytics.Veterinary MedicineDVM programs, comparative medicine and animal health research.