All Allegheny College majors by area
- Science & Math · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $35,620 | $59,989 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,552 | $51,265 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $36,178 | — | $27,000 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $20,713 | $53,454 | $27,000 |
| English | — | $51,381 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $21,822 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $51,722 | $79,018 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $58,811 | $86,069 | $26,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $31,994 | $54,366 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $32,328 | $64,595 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Allegheny College students earn a median $62,069 ten years after starting college, more than 49% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 73% graduate within six years.
Allegheny College majors questions
How many majors does Allegheny College offer?
Allegheny College offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Allegheny College?
Computer Science graduates from Allegheny College earn a median $86,069 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,500.
Which Allegheny College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $48,890 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Allegheny College overview