What factors should I consider before declaring a major in undergrad?

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First thing you should do is consider what you want to do with that undergrad, if you in fact want to go to a traditional four-year college. Studying your passions is great, but anything higher than an entry-level job will require at least a Master's degree. And if you're the type of person who likes manual work or working with your hands, I'd skip the four-year college altogether and just go to trade school. That way you'll have a well-paying job once you graduate and less debt to worry about.

For me personally, I'm basically deciding between two potential career paths at this time; either ordination or psychology. Either path will require at least a Master's and I've pretty much resigned myself to that. I'll be getting my undergrad in psychology (primarily because I think clergy ought to have some understanding of the human condition when they counsel or pontificate) prior to entering seminary. And if the calling ain't there for me, I'll ultimately be pursuing the psychology path.

It's never too early to plan ahead, and before you take on any loans, you should absolutely consider the type of future you want post-graduation. And I would advise the same to anyone else.