All MHC majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $59,843 | — |
| English | $22,680 | $48,984 | $23,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $26,013 | $34,450 | $23,828 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| History | $23,337 | — | $23,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $39,270 | $55,869 | $22,260 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $22,791 | $43,204 | $21,500 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $24,875 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $18,420 | $36,483 | $23,447 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $71,672 | $120,021 | $21,500 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | — | $57,051 | $19,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services, 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
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
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
Across all majors, former MHC students earn a median $58,418 ten years after starting college, more than 43% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
MHC majors questions
How many majors does MHC offer?
Mount Holyoke College offers 42 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at MHC?
Computer Science graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn a median $120,021 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,500.
Which MHC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Spanish / French / Romance Languages graduates earn the least: a median $34,450 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 Mount Holyoke College overview