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Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 257 | $104,258 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 232 | $60,205 |
| Social Sciences, General | 227 | $80,320 |
| Computer Science | 147 | $164,139 |
| Mathematics | 121 | $125,955 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 100 | $78,554 |
| Political Science and Government | 97 | $72,701 |
| Psychology, General | 74 | $54,652 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 63 | $57,455 |
| Engineering Science | 55 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 54 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 53 | $94,340 |
| Music | 50 | $61,014 |
| History | 50 | $60,522 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 | $84,813 |
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Vanderbilt University’s motto, Crescere aude, is Latin for “dare to grow.” In your response, reflect on how one or more aspects of your identity, culture, or background has played a role in your personal growth, and how it will contribute to our campus community as you dare to grow at Vanderbilt.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.