Confused and Stressed About My Major Decision as a Junior – Need Advice

Hey Reddit,

I’m a junior and feeling really stressed and confused about what major I should finish with. I’m pretty good at building things and have always enjoyed the “engineering” side of stuff, but math isn’t my strong suit at all—especially the higher-level calculus courses.

Here’s a little backstory: I transferred to the University of Tennessee after my freshman year at a small school where I played a sport. Unfortunately, when I transferred, a lot of my classes didn’t carry over, and I ended up a bit behind because of it. Now, I’m seeing many of my friends graduate (or preparing to graduate soon), and it’s making me feel like I need to figure this out quickly. I really don’t want to be that 6th- or 7th-year student—unless I absolutely have to be.

I’ve always considered myself very smart (even if I’m not the best “test taker”), but I’m honestly just confused about what I want to do and what degree I should finish with. Right now, I’m torn between two paths:

1. Construction Science Management (CSM): This seems like a good fit for my hands-on skills and interest in building. It wouldn’t take as long to finish as a business degree, which is definitely appealing since I’m already behind. However, I’m not sure how strong the job market is for CSM or how much it limits me compared to other degrees.
2. A degree from the Haslam School of Business: I feel like this could open up more doors and give me better job prospects outside of school. It feels like the “safer” option, but it would take longer to finish. I’m also not sure if it aligns as well with my skills and interests as CSM does.

Originally, I wanted to pursue engineering, but since I wasn’t taking the right classes before transferring, it would require a lot more school and math, which just doesn’t feel realistic for me right now.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Any advice on deciding between these two paths? What’s the job market like for CSM versus a business degree? I’m trying to balance finding something I enjoy, setting myself up for a good future, and not falling too far behind.

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance! I really appreciate it.