All Drexel University majors by area
- Engineering · 14
- Business & Finance · 13
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 7
- Technology & Computing · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Education · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $89,418 | $117,537 | $28,166 |
| Electrical Engineering | $81,904 | $102,978 | $29,986 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $74,860 | $101,362 | $30,697 |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,528 | $99,338 | $30,860 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $66,431 | $97,379 | $31,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $78,623 | $94,694 | $31,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,267 | $93,638 | $31,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | $76,272 | $85,839 | $31,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,087 | $84,992 | $31,000 |
| Architecture | $57,730 | $72,915 | $31,000 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | $64,712 | — | $30,983 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | — | $121,832 | — |
| Construction Management | $78,030 | $105,887 | $31,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $74,357 | $104,599 | $28,750 |
| Management Information Systems | $72,332 | $101,790 | $29,933 |
| Accounting | $70,069 | $100,317 | $28,832 |
| Economics | $70,967 | $98,178 | $29,000 |
| International Business | $54,235 | $94,595 | $28,667 |
| Marketing | $57,838 | $89,486 | $27,000 |
| Business | — | $86,878 | — |
| Business Administration | $61,478 | $84,040 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | $50,030 | $71,613 | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $72,174 | $92,778 | $25,878 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $62,470 | $84,166 | $27,154 |
| International / Global Studies | $40,189 | $72,375 | $29,046 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | $33,300 | — | $27,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,441 | $100,646 | $30,750 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $33,835 | $95,081 | $24,030 |
| Public Health | $39,072 | $72,736 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $54,322 | $65,999 | $30,811 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,376 | $58,488 | $27,672 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $41,891 | $54,395 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $38,154 | $66,294 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $24,205 | $54,328 | $25,468 |
| Film and Photography | $19,758 | $42,980 | $25,379 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $51,248 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,930 | $113,610 | $29,333 |
| Information Technology | $78,089 | $101,488 | $31,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $78,755 | $98,548 | $29,125 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $70,313 | $98,709 | $30,899 |
| Chemistry | $49,215 | $82,185 | $29,667 |
| Biology | $37,699 | $72,197 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,835 | $58,495 | $28,956 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | $30,847 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $37,125 | $66,750 | $27,000 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | $31,790 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,312 | $54,571 | $32,375 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | $48,094 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | — | $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
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Drexel University students earn a median $84,648 ten years after starting college, more than 93% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 78% graduate within six years.
Drexel University majors questions
How many majors does Drexel University offer?
Drexel University offers 86 bachelor's majors across 12 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Drexel University?
Finance graduates from Drexel University earn a median $121,832 four years after graduating, the highest of the 48 majors with reported earnings.
Which Drexel University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Film and Photography graduates earn the least: a median $42,980 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 Drexel University overview