All Skidmore College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $40,204 | $56,595 | — |
| English | $26,058 | $51,029 | $20,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology | $30,632 | $67,645 | $13,250 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $51,512 | $26,751 |
| Biology | $39,235 | — | $14,600 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $30,480 | $53,602 | $18,500 |
| Theatre | $16,417 | $40,351 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $54,378 | $93,229 | $20,814 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $104,708 | — |
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 → 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
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Skidmore College students earn a median $69,363 ten years after starting college, more than 71% of New York colleges we cover. 83% graduate within six years.
Skidmore College majors questions
How many majors does Skidmore College offer?
Skidmore College offers 35 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Skidmore College?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Skidmore College earn a median $104,708 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings.
Which Skidmore College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $40,351 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 Skidmore College overview