Higher education is essential in preparing students for the workforce by aligning their academic choices with their interests and aptitudes. This study examines whether students in wetland regions select majors based on their interests and aptitudes or external pressures. Conducted at Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Lambung Mangkurat University with 300 students, data were collected offline using the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) and Rothwell-Miller Interest Blank (RMIB). Results show interest significantly influences major selection (β = 0.72, p < 0.01) over aptitude (β = 0.45, p < 0.05). The findings highlight the need for early career counseling to support informed academic decisions
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