All Grinnell College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $59,638 | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $28,691 | $54,983 | $17,814 |
| History | $39,687 | $54,703 | $17,500 |
| English | — | $36,854 | $18,059 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,170 | $56,275 | $17,500 |
| Biochemistry | $38,598 | $53,105 | $16,549 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | $20,111 | — | $16,750 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $84,449 | $109,892 | $16,375 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $46,791 | $110,724 | $16,950 |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former Grinnell College students earn a median $62,830 ten years after starting college, more than 87% of Iowa colleges we cover. 88% graduate within six years.
Grinnell College majors questions
How many majors does Grinnell College offer?
Grinnell College offers 31 bachelor's majors across 6 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Grinnell College?
Economics graduates from Grinnell College earn a median $110,724 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $16,950.
Which Grinnell College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $36,854 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 Grinnell College overview