All Hampden-Sydney College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $42,949 | $48,625 | $27,000 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $41,876 | $62,515 | $24,500 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | $52,087 | $87,835 | $26,970 |
| Economics | $52,155 | $68,795 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former Hampden-Sydney College students earn a median $67,640 ten years after starting college, more than 77% of Virginia colleges we cover. 62% graduate within six years.
Hampden-Sydney College majors questions
How many majors does Hampden-Sydney College offer?
Hampden-Sydney College offers 25 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Hampden-Sydney College?
Business Economics graduates from Hampden-Sydney College earn a median $87,835 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,970.
Which Hampden-Sydney College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $48,625 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 Hampden-Sydney College overview