Around 21% of Texas adults ages 25 and up have at least a bachelor’s degree as their highest level of education, as of 2022. This percentage varies drastically from one part of the state to another, with the Metroplex closer to 33% and the Rio Grande Valley at around half that.

The question is: What degrees are the most common among this group?

Depending on where you live, how you grew up, and other factors, there are a variety of things that can impact what someone would study for their undergraduate degree. You could be focused on what kind of income that degree could lead to, what kind of work you want to be doing, or how you want to impact the world around you.

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With all of that considered, out of the 21.6% of Texans with bachelor’s degrees, the majority of them studied degrees in business/marketing, health, engineering, and biology.

Here are some career options each degree can possibly lead to:

Business/Marketing:

  • Advertising & Promotions
  • Sales Agents
  • Research Analysts
  • Management

Health Professions:

  • Dental Hygienist
  • Health Administration
  • Registered Nurse
  • Radiologist

Engineering:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer

Biology:

  • Biological Technician
  • Microbiologist
  • Zoologist
  • Marine Biologist

These degrees and many others are great options. There are so many things you can study that lead to a variety of wonderful and fulfilling careers that fit a wide selection of lifestyles. Texas is also home to many great colleges that can help you achieve these degrees and move forward with your passions.

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