All Brown University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Science & Math · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $42,296 | $85,520 | $13,491 |
| English | $50,437 | $73,497 | $13,500 |
| Area Studies | $39,165 | $59,808 | $12,000 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $17,527 | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | $30,741 | — | $10,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | $99,193 | $157,822 | $10,000 |
| Human Biology | $42,162 | $69,802 | $16,500 |
| Biology | $36,084 | $60,508 | $13,000 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $43,637 | — | $12,787 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $33,529 | — | $9,250 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $86,416 | $108,550 | $14,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $74,180 | $91,674 | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $23,180 | $60,985 | $17,300 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | $67,900 | $125,955 | $18,000 |
| Economics | $72,064 | $124,508 | $13,000 |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $151,065 | $214,479 | $11,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $23,738 | — | $10,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $33,866 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $75,909 | $74,496 | $11,760 |
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
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former Brown University students earn a median $93,487 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. 96% graduate within six years.
Brown University majors questions
How many majors does Brown University offer?
Brown University offers 59 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Brown University?
Computer Science graduates from Brown University earn a median $214,479 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $11,500.
Which Brown University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Area Studies graduates earn the least: a median $59,808 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 Brown University overview