All Princeton University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Engineering · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $45,363 | $80,347 | — |
| English | $35,178 | $61,323 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | $214,274 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,328 | $115,927 | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Operations Research | $100,354 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $53,038 | $62,344 | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $41,848 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $32,647 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,041 | $160,763 | $11,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $146,624 | $217,973 | — |
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
Computer Science → 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
Computer Engineering → Computer hardware engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 9.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Princeton University students earn a median $110,066 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 98% graduate within six years.
Princeton University majors questions
How many majors does Princeton University offer?
Princeton University offers 37 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Princeton University?
Computer Science graduates from Princeton University earn a median $217,973 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings.
Which Princeton University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $61,323 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 Princeton University overview