All Merrimack College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Science & Math · 11
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $27,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $48,018 | $73,877 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $41,506 | $79,581 | $27,000 |
| Physiology | — | $74,379 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology / Biotechnology Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences | $31,161 | $68,209 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $65,549 | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $29,368 | $55,180 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | $75,556 | $90,714 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,615 | $85,545 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,659 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,256 | $114,115 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $29,527 | $64,345 | $25,783 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Merrimack College students earn a median $75,584 ten years after starting college, more than 69% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
Merrimack College majors questions
How many majors does Merrimack College offer?
Merrimack College offers 69 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Merrimack College?
Computer Science graduates from Merrimack College earn a median $114,115 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings.
Which Merrimack College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Human Development and Family Studies graduates earn the least: a median $53,734 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 Merrimack College overview