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Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,080 | $74,824 |
| Psychology, General | 485 | $51,637 |
| Computer Science | 446 | $104,284 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 368 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 348 | $49,460 |
| Economics | 307 | $65,987 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 292 | $82,040 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | 220 | $92,144 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 219 | $44,364 |
| Political Science and Government | 219 | $60,121 |
| Sociology | 189 | $51,246 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 185 | $48,881 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 180 | $56,211 |
| International/Global Studies | 159 | $50,504 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 152 | $45,504 |
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.