What college majors pay
Median earnings by degree level and job outlook for each field of study, or explore majors interactively.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agricultural Production Operations
- Agricultural Public Services
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
- Agriculture, General
- Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
- Food Science and Technology
- Plant Sciences
- Soil Sciences
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Architecture
- Architectural Sciences and Technology
- Architecture
- Architecture and Related Services, Other
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Environmental Design
- Interior Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Real Estate Development
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Business & Management
- Accounting
- Administrative and Office Support
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Construction Management
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Finance
- General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources
- Insurance
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
- Taxation
Communication & Journalism
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Communications and Media
- Journalism
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Publishing
- Radio, TV and Digital Media
Communications Technologies
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Graphic Communications
Computer & Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing
- Information Science
- IT Administration and Management
Construction Trades
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
- Carpenters
- Construction Trades, General
- Electrician Training
- Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services
Education
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Education, Other
- Educational Administration
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- International and Comparative Education
- School Counseling
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Special Education
- Teacher Education (by level)
- Teacher Education (by subject)
- Teaching Assistants/Aides
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Operations Research
- Petroleum Engineering
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
- Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
- Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
English Language & Literature
- English
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Family & Consumer Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
- Housing and Human Environments
- Human Development and Family Studies
Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- American Sign Language
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health Professions
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
- Chiropractic
- Dental Assisting and Hygiene
- Dentistry
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- Health Sciences
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Healthcare Administration
- Massage Therapy and Bodywork
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medicine
- Mental Health and Counseling Services
- Nursing
- Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Practical and Vocational Nursing
- Public Health
- Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
History
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice
- Fire Protection
- Homeland Security
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Security Science and Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Cognitive Science
- Computational Science
- Dispute Resolution
- Gerontology
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- Human Biology
- Human Computer Interaction
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Science, Technology and Society
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Science and Theory
Legal Professions & Studies
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Legal Support Services
- Non-Professional Legal Studies
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Library Science
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
- Auto Repair Technology
- Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
- HVAC Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Military Technologies
Natural Resources & Conservation
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Forestry
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
- Kinesiology and Physical Education
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Personal & Culinary Services
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Chemistry
- Geology and Earth Science
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics
- Physics
Precision Production
Psychology
Public Administration & Social Service
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Services
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Policy Analysis
- Social Work
Science Technologies
Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Criminology
- Economics
- Geography and Cartography
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Theology & Religious Vocations
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Religious Education
- Theology and Ministry
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other