Degree Pathways
Start Here. Explore Your Future.
Which path will you take?
At the University of Michigan-Flint, you have many options for choosing a major that is right for you. Our degree programs are designed to prepare you for a fulfilling and successful career. To make the most of your UM-Flint experience, we invite you to examine our career pathways and then discuss your options with one of our expert advisors. Together, you can develop a plan that will help you achieve your degree on a timeline that works for you.
Take a look at these choices and envision your bright future.
What Are Career Pathways?
Career pathways group degree programs into categories based on your interests, strengths, and future goals. Whether you’re passionate about helping others, solving problems, building systems, or creating art, there’s a pathway designed for you. Exploring by pathway can help you:
- Discover majors that align with your interests and skills
- Understand the career opportunities linked to each degree
- Streamline your course planning and stay on track for graduation
- Connect earlier with faculty, internships, and professional networks
Explore Pathways by Interest Area
Click each category below to see related majors, sample careers, and next steps.
- Business: For students interested in innovation, analytics, or entrepreneurship.
- Education & Human Services: For students passionate about teaching, social justice, or public leadership.
- Fine Arts: For creative minds who want to inspire, express, and inform through storytelling or art.
- Health : For students who want to support and improve lives through medical or wellness careers.
- Humanities: For students drawn to big questions about culture, ethics, history, language, or philosophy—developing critical thinking and writing skills that apply to any career path.
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math: For analytical thinkers who want to understand how the world works and make it better.
Business Pathways
From finance to accounting to marketing, take a look at all the ways you can put a quality business degree from UM-Flint to work for you.
Education & Human Services Pathways
Teachers, social workers and other community advocates are needed to support society in meaningful ways. Our robust program offerings prepare students to make a difference.
Fine Arts Pathways
Music. Dance. Theatre. Art. These forms of expression are celebrated at our university. Find out how all the places you can go with one of these degrees from UM-Flint.
Health Pathways
The demand for health care professionals is high, and at UM-Flint you will find many degree programs that will prepare you for a career of healing and helping others to lead healthy lives.
Humanities Pathways
Humanities degrees are a versatile option for students with many possibilities that will lead to interesting and unique careers. Explore the compelling academic programs we have for you to consider.
STEM Pathways
At UM-Flint, we excel at offering top STEM programs that prepare students for the fields of technology, engineering, scientific research and more. Discover all that we have to offer.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s okay! Many students begin their journey undecided. Our academic advising team can help you explore your strengths and interests to find a path that fits. You can also take a self-assessment to guide your thinking or attend one of our major exploration workshops.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.