All Lawrence University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Science & Math · 9
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $47,954 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $38,092 | $13,096 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $44,313 | — |
| Music | — | $43,385 | $19,000 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | $71,338 | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| 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
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
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
Across all majors, former Lawrence University students earn a median $55,789 ten years after starting college, more than 65% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. 77% graduate within six years.
Lawrence University majors questions
How many majors does Lawrence University offer?
Lawrence University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Lawrence University?
Economics graduates from Lawrence University earn a median $71,338 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings.
Which Lawrence University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $38,092 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 Lawrence University overview