All NCSU majors by area
- Science & Math · 26
- Engineering · 18
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 4
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $43,585 | $92,594 | $21,256 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | $72,274 | $89,826 | $21,221 |
| Forestry | $61,142 | $86,357 | $24,749 |
| Statistics | $54,026 | $85,090 | $24,151 |
| Chemistry | $47,071 | $76,978 | $20,154 |
| Food Science and Technology | $50,631 | $72,782 | $21,000 |
| Biochemistry | $44,101 | $71,136 | $23,028 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $43,761 | $64,510 | $24,486 |
| Biology | $36,157 | $61,384 | $21,500 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $38,871 | $61,023 | $22,234 |
| Botany / Plant Biology | $33,009 | $60,715 | $25,000 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | $60,122 | — |
| Genetics | — | $55,319 | $22,968 |
| Agriculture | $41,084 | $53,969 | $19,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $33,332 | $53,226 | $22,689 |
| Plant Sciences | $42,008 | $51,696 | $22,156 |
| Physics | $43,740 | $51,590 | $23,490 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $32,948 | $46,772 | $21,500 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $25,069 | $38,440 | $21,500 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | $21,976 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $82,997 | $110,416 | $24,250 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,492 | $104,705 | $22,244 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,687 | $102,178 | $24,250 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $74,540 | $100,212 | $23,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | $81,055 | $100,172 | $22,309 |
| Engineering | $71,769 | $99,838 | $30,518 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $74,016 | $98,129 | $18,638 |
| Construction Engineering | $76,574 | $94,505 | $25,147 |
| Materials Engineering | $74,058 | $89,968 | $21,111 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $70,820 | $89,932 | $21,574 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,078 | $87,112 | $24,250 |
| Environmental Engineering | $67,251 | $85,808 | $26,004 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,346 | $85,568 | $25,000 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $67,281 | $84,848 | $25,000 |
| Architecture | $57,034 | $76,695 | $25,886 |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | $45,078 | $71,837 | $24,725 |
| Environmental Design | — | $69,851 | $25,759 |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | $47,936 | $66,491 | $21,141 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $45,648 | $73,362 | $22,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,661 | $65,594 | $25,993 |
| Linguistics | $34,099 | $60,031 | $19,250 |
| Philosophy | — | $58,285 | $24,135 |
| History | $33,251 | $49,500 | $19,800 |
| English | $32,694 | $48,338 | $21,680 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $44,930 | $61,382 | $20,500 |
| Studio Art | $30,577 | $54,007 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | $35,867 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $56,877 | $84,349 | $20,000 |
| Accounting | $56,606 | $83,689 | $20,946 |
| Business Economics | $60,369 | $82,096 | $23,250 |
| Agricultural Business | $46,849 | $68,671 | $19,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,211 | $57,022 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,979 | $48,824 | $21,500 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | $33,669 | $75,508 | $22,511 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,717 | $60,488 | $21,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,889 | $62,039 | $22,324 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $85,809 | $113,478 | $21,073 |
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 NCSU students earn a median $68,758 ten years after starting college, more than 91% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 85% graduate within six years.
NCSU majors questions
How many majors does NCSU offer?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers 77 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at NCSU?
Computer Science graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median $113,478 four years after graduating, the highest of the 64 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,073.
Which NCSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Arts and Entertainment Management graduates earn the least: a median $35,867 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh overview