Top hourly jobs according to your college major

For college students, finding jobs this fall will look a little different as most schools have kicked off online learning and virtual classes. Due to this shift, students are now living at home without access to jobs they’d normally hold on or around campus, leaving many wondering how to use their time. 

However, during this period of uncertainty, hourly work presents a valuable option for individuals looking to boost their resume, generate income, and connect with other people in their area. 

To help students find the position suited to their skillset, we’ve created a list of the best hourly jobs for the following majors:

• Pre-Med, Food Science, Biology or Chemistry: 

  • Safety steward

  •  Temperature screener 

  •  Telehealth remote office support jobs

  • COVID-19 testers

• Digital Design and Art: 

  • Sewing and developing facemasks, face shields and other PPE equipment 

• Computer Science or Information Systems: 

  • Virtual tech support for tools like Zoom and others 

• Education and Psychology: 

  • Virtual tutor for students who are engaging in remote learning for the first time

• Data Science:

  • Contact tracer 

• Marketing: 

  • Retail specialist for experience with promoting new products, displays, and more 

• Hospitality and Luxury Brand Management 

  • Virtual call center jobs to practice customer service skills 

  • Restaurant or QSR jobs 

• Supply Chain Management or Operations:  

  • Warehouse assembly line

  • Grocery buyer specialist  

• Criminal Justice or Public Policy:

  • Health ambassador at retail stores to enforce mask wearing

  • Officer assistants to help enforce community guidelines or follow up on complaints related to social distancing, etc. 

• Social Work or Nursing

  • Caregiver to provide support to elderly or disabled individuals during COVID-19

Interested in learning more about hourly work and finding the best-fit opportunities for your skillset? Check out our worker resources and tips for landing a job.