major in

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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Edwards wants to double major in early childhood education and special education. —

Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026 Foust is fine arts major in the university's College of Arts and Sciences and is set to graduate next week, WCPO reported. —

Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 May 2026 But while the Arisons are made aware of all transactions in advance, Riley isn’t required to seek specific approval from the owners on matters that aren’t deemed to be major in nature. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 After graduating from Boston’s Emmanuel College in May 2025 with a major in marketing, Meglio applied for jobs for seven months before deciding that opening a store was her calling. —

Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for major in