All Johns Hopkins University majors by area
- Science & Math · 15
- Engineering · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $83,171 | $134,785 | $10,859 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $24,352 | $56,543 | $10,750 |
| Neuroscience | $28,108 | $56,324 | $12,750 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $12,366 |
| Cognitive Science | $42,602 | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Human Biology | $19,916 | — | $12,138 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | $76,928 | $114,673 | $11,207 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $110,210 | $10,750 |
| Chemical Engineering | $51,267 | $94,671 | $15,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Mechanics | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $46,455 | $79,127 | $13,750 |
| Writing | $43,524 | $63,503 | $13,728 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $16,479 | $29,849 | $23,250 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | — | $147,384 | — |
| Economics | $78,181 | $128,882 | $12,494 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $36,540 | $79,113 | $12,750 |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $109,514 | $196,467 | $12,750 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | $62,858 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
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
Public Health → Health education specialist
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
Biomedical Engineering → Biomedical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Johns Hopkins University students earn a median $87,555 ten years after starting college, more than 96% of Maryland colleges we cover. 94% graduate within six years.
Johns Hopkins University majors questions
How many majors does Johns Hopkins University offer?
Johns Hopkins University offers 60 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Johns Hopkins University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn a median $196,467 four years after graduating, the highest of the 16 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $12,750.
Which Johns Hopkins University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $29,849 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 Johns Hopkins University overview