Though you might not picture yourself in a traditional STEM field, minoring or majoring in STEM could give you an advantage in the job hunt. Check out these majors that incorporate STEM…

Journalism

[Tweet “If you love to write, consider taking your talents to a STEM field.”] “A journalist’s job is to inform the public; there is a vast amount of information about the STEM world that the general public doesn’t understand.”For many people, subjects like math and science bring back flashbacks of high school classes with boring teachers, hard-to-understand material, and difficult vocab. As a journalist, you can change their mind and make them appreciate and love STEM.

Job ideas: writer for a STEM magazine; PR for a major corporation like NASA or Apple; columnist in local paper on STEM topics; textbook writer

Art

Art doesn’t just belong in museums and galleries, but also in textbooks and communication tools. Scientific illustrations and photography are a vital part of teaching the public about science. In order to realistically portray the human body or fossils or zoology, an understanding of science is necessary. Majoring in a form of art while minoring or double-majoring in biology is one way to get the best of both worlds.

Professional spotlight: Frank H. Netter is one of the most celebrated scientific illustrators. He has published several collections of his work, including the Atlas of Human Anatomy, which is the bestselling human anatomy atlas of all time.

Marketing

Pharmaceutical marketing is the most common example of blending STEM with a business degree. Selling and advertising medicine requires both business savvy and an understanding of the medical world.

Pro tip: Though it is not necessary to minor or major in a STEM field to become a pharmaceutical sales rep, you will be much more desirable to an employer if you actually have extensive knowledge about the product you’re selling.

Social Work

As a social worker, you encounter a vast array of issues stemming (no pun intended) from medicine to infrastructure. Having a strong background in science or engineering can give you a more well-rounded approach to helping people and their communities. Understanding how the body works and the statistics behind issues like poverty and abuse will give you vast insight into your field.

Top 5 Schools: US News names University of Michigan, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Chicago, University of Washington, and Columbia University among the top schools for social work. 

Government

If you’re planning to major in government or go to law school, it could be useful to have some background in STEM. For example, having knowledge of engineering could help you lobby for a bill to be passed to benefit your local infrastructure. People appreciate it when you can speak their lingo and understand what they do. Not only will you be more effective, but you will also win over more people.

Fun Fact: Former US Congressman Ron Paul went to medical school, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. This background in the medical field helped him to develop more informed views on healthcare and present educated comments while campaigning.