All DePauw University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Science & Math · 11
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $43,049 | $62,917 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $31,640 | $51,983 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $27,414 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $63,099 | $25,366 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $20,750 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $39,430 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $63,395 | $94,761 | $26,978 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $71,696 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | $25,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $43,141 | $69,228 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,026 | $120,076 | $26,500 |
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% 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 DePauw University students earn a median $70,527 ten years after starting college, more than 91% of Indiana colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
DePauw University majors questions
How many majors does DePauw University offer?
DePauw University offers 43 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at DePauw University?
Computer Science graduates from DePauw University earn a median $120,076 four years after graduating, the highest of the 9 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,500.
Which DePauw University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $39,430 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 DePauw University overview