major in

phrasal verb

majored in; majoring in; majors in

US, of a college or university student

: to have (a specified subject) as one's main subject of study

plans to major in history

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The United States has considerable unmet computing needs, requiring more students of all backgrounds to pursue majors in computer science. —

Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 These include test scores in non-STEM subjects, confidence in one’s STEM abilities, intentions to major in physics, engineering and computer science and career aspirations. —

Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025 After his time in the military, Jabbar attended Georgia State University and majored in computer information systems, a university spokesperson said. —

Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025 Patrick, on the other hand, went right into the entertainment industry, majoring in film, cinema and video studios for his undergraduate degree, per his LinkedIn. —

Makena Gera, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for major in