All Emory University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 17
- Science & Math · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $90,025 | — |
| Linguistics | — | $76,993 | $19,760 |
| Area Studies | $33,549 | $75,205 | $19,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $40,019 | $72,399 | $19,500 |
| History | $33,710 | $69,988 | $21,000 |
| English | $36,019 | $66,762 | $21,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $58,745 | $19,610 |
| Writing | $29,909 | $54,848 | $21,000 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Economics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $16,438 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $60,714 | $93,446 | $20,983 |
| Chemistry | $32,130 | $79,034 | $20,000 |
| Neuroscience | $26,663 | $73,795 | $18,246 |
| Biology | $23,492 | $70,959 | $19,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $21,227 | $64,795 | $23,172 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | $33,430 | — | $13,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $85,682 | $136,731 | $19,500 |
| Economics | $71,340 | $111,631 | $21,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $79,073 | $101,903 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,974 | $87,254 | $19,883 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $83,279 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,623 | $159,541 | $15,250 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $37,237 | $78,866 | $21,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
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
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Emory University students earn a median $80,137 ten years after starting college, more than 98% of Georgia colleges we cover. 91% graduate within six years.
Emory University majors questions
How many majors does Emory University offer?
Emory University offers 54 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Emory University?
Computer Science graduates from Emory University earn a median $159,541 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $15,250.
Which Emory University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Writing graduates earn the least: a median $54,848 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 Emory University overview