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, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Business & Management
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Construction Management
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Insurance
- International Business
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
- Taxation
Communication & Journalism
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Journalism
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Publishing
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Communications Technologies
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Graphic Communications
Computer & Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Data Processing
- Information Science/Studies
Construction Trades
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
- Carpenters
- Construction Trades, General
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
- Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services
Education
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- International and Comparative Education
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- 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/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications 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 Language and Literature, General
- 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, Family Studies, and Related Services
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 and Medical Assisting Services
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
- Chiropractic
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
- Dentistry
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Medicine
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
- Optometry
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
- Public Health
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
History
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- 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
- International/Globalization Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- 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
- Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Vehicle 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 Conservation and Research
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Personal & Culinary Services
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
- Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics
Precision Production
Psychology
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Research and Experimental Psychology
Public Administration & Social Service
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Services, General
- 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 and National Security Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences, General
- 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
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other