All MEC majors by area
- Business & Finance · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $33,205 | $61,799 | $12,200 |
| Business | $37,978 | $53,503 | $12,444 |
| Business Administration | $43,914 | $52,798 | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,808 | $61,987 | $13,797 |
| English | — | $59,650 | — |
| African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $39,810 | $56,157 | $13,980 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $49,413 | $66,377 | $5,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $115,779 | $125,792 | $21,213 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | — | $45,267 | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
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
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former MEC students earn a median $46,498 ten years after starting college, more than 20% of New York colleges we cover. 20% graduate within six years.
MEC majors questions
How many majors does MEC offer?
CUNY Medgar Evers College offers 22 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at MEC?
Nursing graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn a median $125,792 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,213.
Which MEC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Information Science / Studies graduates earn the least: a median $45,267 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 CUNY Medgar Evers College overview