All CWRU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Science & Math · 15
- Engineering · 14
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | $26,420 |
| Environmental Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $26,254 | $53,604 | $23,666 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $22,390 | — | $23,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $23,800 |
| Cognitive Science | $30,198 | — | $25,417 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | $25,292 |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $83,639 | $106,134 | $26,410 |
| Electrical Engineering | $83,227 | $99,557 | $23,074 |
| Chemical Engineering | $83,706 | $96,533 | $23,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $76,736 | $94,197 | $24,855 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $78,815 | $94,168 | $23,250 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,266 | $79,980 | $25,190 |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Polymer / Plastics Engineering | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $53,148 | $114,601 | $25,949 |
| Accounting | $67,830 | $89,760 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $65,784 | $85,493 | $26,048 |
| Business Administration | — | $67,576 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $45,251 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,389 | $87,582 | $26,580 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $95,688 | $143,580 | $25,391 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
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
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former CWRU students earn a median $87,989 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Ohio colleges we cover. 87% graduate within six years.
CWRU majors questions
How many majors does CWRU offer?
Case Western Reserve University offers 68 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at CWRU?
Computer Science graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn a median $143,580 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,391.
Which CWRU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $53,604 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 Case Western Reserve University overview