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| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 71 | $116,048 |
| Biology, General | 61 | $40,859 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 48 | — |
| Mathematics | 47 | — |
| Economics | 45 | $83,775 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 41 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 28 | $48,388 |
| Chemistry | 27 | — |
| History | 25 | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 23 | — |
| Area Studies | 21 | — |
| Statistics | 21 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 19 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 | — |
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