What students report
88% recommend
Review sample
3reviews
- Sophomore3100%
What stands out
- Stronger career outlook. Career prospects is 0.3 points higher than the same major at other schools.
Student voice
Why students feel that way
Patterns tell us what is happening. Student accounts explain why.
Distinctive themes
No distinctive review themes have cleared the evidence threshold yet.
Representative perspectives
I think it's really fun and gives you the opportunity to do things you wouldn't otherwise be able to do.
Enjoyment & fit
I think it's really fun and gives you the opportunity to do things that you wouldn't otherwise be able to do.
Enjoyment & fit
I think it's really fun and gives you the opportunity to do things that you wouldn't otherwise be able to do.
Enjoyment & fit
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UCLA107 reviews
- Career outlook
- 3.9
- Enjoyment
- 3.8
- Recommend
- 88%
USC38 reviews
- Career outlook
- 3.6
- Enjoyment
- 4.0
- Recommend
- 80%
UCI28 reviews
- Career outlook
- 3.1
- Enjoyment
- 3.7
- Recommend
- 80%
Emory14 reviews
- Career outlook
- 3.1
- Enjoyment
- 3.6
- Recommend
- 77%
UCB10 reviews
- Career outlook
- 3.4
- Enjoyment
- 3.5
- Recommend
- 77%
UW10 reviews
- Career outlook
- 4.0
- Enjoyment
- 3.9
- Recommend
- 92%
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Complete evidence
Student reviews
3 reviews
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Sophomore
I think it's really fun and gives you the opportunity to do things you wouldn't otherwise be able to do.
Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Sophomore
I think it's really fun and gives you the opportunity to do things that you wouldn't otherwise be able to do.
Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Sophomore
I think it's really fun and gives you the opportunity to do things that you wouldn't otherwise be able to do.
Apr 2026
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