All Occidental College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $71,779 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | $23,605 | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $88,080 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $78,782 | — |
| Biology | $28,691 | $59,985 | $26,272 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $49,529 | $59,542 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $25,978 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $30,526 | — | $20,804 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $64,885 | $103,164 | $25,590 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $63,845 | — | $22,067 |
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 Occidental College students earn a median $75,951 ten years after starting college, more than 75% of California colleges we cover. 81% graduate within six years.
Occidental College majors questions
How many majors does Occidental College offer?
Occidental College offers 31 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Occidental College?
Economics graduates from Occidental College earn a median $103,164 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,590.
Which Occidental College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $56,800 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 Occidental College overview