Here’s a good rule of thumb as you dig into majors and careers: your major isn’t necessarily a straight path to a specific career. Meaning: there are just as many Rider graduates who find careers outside their major as those whose major segues into a related career. Whatever major or career path you choose, make sure it’s something you’re interested in and passionate about – and check out the resources below.
Major & Career Resources
What Can I Do With This Major?
This handy matrix connects Rider’s majors to their associated career areas, employers and strategies so you can get a better idea of how your major can help you hone in on your career.
Connect your major with career areas by logging into Focus 2!
Work, Train and Succeed in the Garden State
Find New Jersey-based jobs, vocational and trade school programs, or on-site training with employers at the State of NJ Career Center.
Make Your Own Path… or Road
Check out the videos from the folks at RoadTrip Nation who are redefining themselves and their careers through their travels on the road.
What’s This Job Really Like?
The Occupational Outlook Handbook, complied by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is the go-to reference for the down and dirty details about occupations from A to Z. Details include job descriptions, training and education, earnings, expected job prospects, what you’ll do on the job, and working conditions.
CareerOneStop
Browse this online resource for information on everything from how best to conduct a job search to salaries, benefits and training opportunities…
Find Jobs to Fit Your Interests, Skills and Experience
O*NET is a massive online occupational network database where you search for jobs based on skill level, by industry, by educational level and much more.
Speak with one of Rider's Career Coaches
See What Rider Graduates are doing
By the Numbers
#1
For three consecutive years, Rider education majors have been selected as New Jersey’s Student Teacher of the year.
9/10
Number of Rider graduates employed or pursuing graduate study within a year of graduating.
1,400
Every year, Rider students complete more than a thousand internships, co-ops and field placements