All Hope College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,992 | $53,328 | $27,000 |
| English | $23,815 | $47,445 | $25,396 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $29,635 | $39,470 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | $25,208 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $35,430 | $54,538 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $21,199 | — | $26,636 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | $23,050 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $61,120 | $86,253 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $45,590 | $65,755 | $26,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,146 | $75,738 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,862 | $53,340 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,137 | $49,627 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,046 | $49,469 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $48,630 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $38,956 | $55,166 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $67,410 | $82,513 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,325 | $92,116 | — |
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
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
Across all majors, former Hope College students earn a median $58,427 ten years after starting college, more than 73% of Michigan colleges we cover. 80% graduate within six years.
Hope College majors questions
How many majors does Hope College offer?
Hope College offers 41 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Hope College?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Hope College earn a median $92,116 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings.
Which Hope College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates earn the least: a median $39,470 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 Hope College overview