popular majors vs. good program

College Search & Selection
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<p>when one says "what's the most popular major in _________ university?"</p>

<p>does s/he mean...</p>

<p>1] the best, renowned major in that university?
2] the major with many students attending that program, regardless of the caliber of the actual program</p>

<p>3] what the heck?</p>

<p>:] Thanks.</p>

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<p>Door #2. :p Usually certain majors tend to have more students- for example, Duke's most popular majors are Public Policy, Economics, and Biology.</p>

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<p>why is this? and why would students care about this factor?</p>

<p>bumpbumpbump!! :]</p>