All Gettysburg College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $40,601 | $60,876 | $26,724 |
| History | $28,497 | $52,904 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $38,544 | — | $26,000 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $44,068 | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology | $37,977 | $75,320 | $27,000 |
| Biology | — | $68,383 | $25,816 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,428 | $62,604 | $24,889 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | $27,556 | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $62,925 | $94,295 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $51,673 | $84,973 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $74,642 | $114,433 | $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
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
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Gettysburg College students earn a median $71,517 ten years after starting college, more than 84% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 83% graduate within six years.
Gettysburg College majors questions
How many majors does Gettysburg College offer?
Gettysburg College offers 36 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Gettysburg College?
Computer Science graduates from Gettysburg College earn a median $114,433 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Gettysburg College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $52,904 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 Gettysburg College overview