All Barnard College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Science & Math · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | $34,142 | $66,117 | $19,000 |
| History | $48,092 | $62,258 | $16,425 |
| English | $40,414 | $61,327 | $19,000 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | $14,970 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $47,329 | $75,696 | $16,635 |
| Neuroscience | $24,569 | $66,787 | $17,491 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $42,622 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | $39,947 | — | $18,750 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $107,434 | — | $19,000 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $85,860 | $111,909 | $16,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former Barnard College students earn a median $80,516 ten years after starting college, more than 86% of New York colleges we cover. 93% graduate within six years.
Barnard College majors questions
How many majors does Barnard College offer?
Barnard College offers 49 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Barnard College?
Economics graduates from Barnard College earn a median $111,909 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $16,750.
Which Barnard College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $61,327 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 Barnard College overview