All RWU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Engineering · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,396 | $94,385 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $90,146 | — |
| Architecture | $36,750 | $65,092 | $27,000 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $47,799 | $71,652 | $27,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $29,074 | $51,857 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $39,869 | — | $26,000 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $66,780 | $98,701 | $26,873 |
| Finance | $60,042 | $94,919 | $26,500 |
| Construction Management | $75,334 | $93,340 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $46,991 | $76,219 | $21,553 |
| Marketing | $44,506 | $71,989 | $26,698 |
| International Business | $49,209 | $67,621 | $26,494 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | $26,445 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $33,596 | $70,575 | $26,000 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $61,887 | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $45,269 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Public Health | $39,912 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $52,114 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former RWU students earn a median $70,266 ten years after starting college, more than 56% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
RWU majors questions
How many majors does RWU offer?
Roger Williams University offers 71 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at RWU?
Accounting graduates from Roger Williams University earn a median $98,701 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,873.
Which RWU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduates earn the least: a median $51,857 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 Roger Williams University overview