All College of the Holy Cross majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 19
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $52,210 | $76,301 | $26,975 |
| English | $43,362 | $74,214 | $27,000 |
| History | $42,345 | $72,423 | $27,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,820 | $72,290 | $27,000 |
| International / Global Studies | $46,530 | $71,280 | $23,000 |
| Classics | — | $52,639 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $99,165 | — |
| Mathematics | $61,761 | $96,927 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $47,313 | $93,122 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $43,276 | $92,914 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | $22,375 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $69,288 | $118,131 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $73,234 | $114,088 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $74,842 | — | $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
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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former College of the Holy Cross students earn a median $90,543 ten years after starting college, more than 85% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 87% graduate within six years.
College of the Holy Cross majors questions
How many majors does College of the Holy Cross offer?
College of the Holy Cross offers 44 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at College of the Holy Cross?
Economics graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn a median $118,131 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which College of the Holy Cross majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Classics graduates earn the least: a median $52,639 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 College of the Holy Cross overview