All Hamilton College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | $28,442 | $42,806 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $41,946 | — | $12,200 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $53,698 | $83,211 | $16,275 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $43,639 | — | $17,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $15,500 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $71,350 | $130,633 | $18,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
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
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
Computer and Information Sciences → 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 Hamilton College students earn a median $78,411 ten years after starting college, more than 83% of New York colleges we cover. 91% graduate within six years.
Hamilton College majors questions
How many majors does Hamilton College offer?
Hamilton College offers 34 bachelor's majors across 6 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Hamilton College?
Economics graduates from Hamilton College earn a median $130,633 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,250.
Which Hamilton College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Writing graduates earn the least: a median $42,806 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 Hamilton College overview