All New York University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Science & Math · 14
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Engineering · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $39,636 | $74,545 | $19,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $38,447 | $66,502 | $21,787 |
| English | $29,967 | $66,306 | $22,625 |
| Area Studies | — | $62,651 | $19,250 |
| Philosophy | $40,359 | $52,633 | $24,128 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $80,154 | $129,073 | — |
| Mathematics | $58,481 | $91,832 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry | $37,249 | $86,197 | $23,250 |
| Physics | $24,802 | $69,334 | $22,750 |
| Biochemistry | $36,440 | $68,690 | $20,746 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $41,024 | $65,406 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $30,913 | $58,513 | $21,250 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $25,506 | — | $19,500 |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $82,183 | $127,201 | $19,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $61,240 | $114,572 | $20,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,220 | $107,348 | $24,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,628 | $94,867 | $21,905 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $64,687 | $91,821 | $21,140 |
| Chemical Engineering | $60,392 | $89,744 | $24,125 |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $102,572 | $158,559 | $17,250 |
| Business | $77,828 | $137,804 | $19,500 |
| Real Estate | $74,912 | $130,716 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $68,495 | $116,510 | $21,250 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $41,421 | $87,656 | $23,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $40,637 | $84,375 | $19,000 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $23,869 | $58,720 | $22,250 |
| Music | $24,398 | $52,841 | $25,000 |
| Studio Art | $25,053 | $49,478 | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $28,990 | $45,991 | $25,000 |
| Theatre | $20,916 | $42,348 | $21,762 |
| Dance | — | $38,571 | $23,004 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $111,360 | $118,433 | $25,500 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $75,970 | $24,650 |
| Public Health | $37,573 | $70,840 | $19,000 |
| Nutrition Science | $24,084 | $70,508 | $21,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,608 | $142,495 | $19,734 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | $42,891 | — | $22,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,445 | $64,640 | $19,455 |
| Education | — | — | $21,375 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,500 | — | $25,403 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $47,666 | $77,109 | $21,500 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
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
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
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former New York University students earn a median $82,509 ten years after starting college, more than 87% of New York colleges we cover. 88% graduate within six years.
New York University majors questions
How many majors does New York University offer?
New York University offers 78 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at New York University?
Management Science / Analytics graduates from New York University earn a median $158,559 four years after graduating, the highest of the 44 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,250.
Which New York University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Dance graduates earn the least: a median $38,571 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 New York University overview