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Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 82 | $91,749 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 56 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 48 | $65,958 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 47 | $132,277 |
| Area Studies | 41 | $55,437 |
| Biology, General | 38 | $52,030 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 29 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 28 | $44,215 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | $54,525 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 27 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 24 | $62,358 |
| Chemistry | 21 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 20 | $56,883 |
| History | 20 | — |
| Anthropology | 18 | — |
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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