Class of 2025 and 2024 have either sent all of their college applications in or begun looking into what college is the best fit for them. Finding your major and what best fits you for your future can be tough. Figuring out what it is that you want to do for the rest of your life can be difficult for any high school student. Whether you’re a business major or an aviation management major, this article will help give you the best schools on the East Coast for your future!

Major: Business 

One of the most common majors in any college, business majors cover a wide range of topics that prepare students for various careers in the corporate world. Rutgers New Brunswick is one of the best business schools on the East Coast! With an acceptance rate of 66%, Rutgers offers an unlimited number of programs for business, accounting, and finance. The alumni network at Rutgers can be beneficial for career opportunities and professional growth. Being just 40 miles away from the Big Apple, the location helps you branch out into different opportunities, whether in the city or at home in Jersey!

Major: Law

Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, CT provides a personalized education with a focus on practical training. Quinnipiac emphasizes hands-on learning whether through clinics, internships, and stimulation courses. They have a very supportive community and lots of different experiences to offer for everyone! Quinnipiac Law has a very solid track record of bar passage rates and an acceptance rate of 58.30%. They provide comprehensive bar exam preparation resources and support.

Major: Journalism

Penn State offers a powerfully built program through its Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. With an acceptance rate of 55.2% at Penn State Main Campus, different programs offer an array of topics including news writing, reporting, multimedia journalism, ethics, and even media law! Traditional journalism techniques and modern digital media techniques are meshed into one program at Penn State. Hands-on experiences are crucial when studying journalism at Penn State. There are many student-run media outlets and various television/digital platforms. Penn State’s strong alumni network and amazing internship opportunities help the student body gain experiences and insight into the news world

Major: Education

With an acceptance rate of 73%, Ramapo College of New Jersey offers well-rounded education majors through its School of Social Science and Human Services. This program provides students with several directions for those interested in becoming educators! The teacher education program allows students to be certified in elementary, middle, and high school. They can gain field experiences whether practice classes or the real deal! Students can also pursue a dual certificate in elementary education and special education. These help guide students into learning more about diverse learning styles, including those with disabilities. Ramapo prides itself on offering small class sizes, which allow more engaged and personalized classes. 

We look forward to seeing what the future holds for the Class of 2025! No matter where you go or what you study, we know you’ll do great things! Congratulations from the Falcon Flyer!