What is the most stressful major? A comprehensive ranking (2024)

The most stressed out majors in America are Medicine, Architecture and Nursing, according to new data.

STEM majors feature heavily as the most stressful degrees in the nation –compare that to arts-related courses, which students say make them feel less stressed on average.

See where your major ranks below – the stats come from over 2000 American students who replied to a Tab survey and self-reported how stressed out they felt about school over the past week.

What is the most stressful major? A comprehensive ranking (1)

If you need advice or resources on coping with stress, go to this page on Learn Psychology.

What is the most stressful major? A comprehensive ranking (2024)
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