All Smith College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 10
- Arts & Design · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,407 | $58,304 | $19,000 |
| English | $25,023 | $52,938 | $19,000 |
| Area Studies | $29,878 | $51,131 | $19,000 |
| History | $26,131 | $46,960 | $19,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $19,105 | $46,136 | $19,000 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,747 | $63,133 | $19,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $21,648 | $48,183 | $18,820 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | $18,181 |
| Neuroscience | $36,727 | — | $19,000 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | $69,250 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $20,171 | $43,354 | $19,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $53,571 | $86,262 | $19,000 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,981 | — | $19,000 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $71,559 | $88,067 | $19,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $33,737 | — | $19,000 |
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 Smith College students earn a median $64,027 ten years after starting college, more than 54% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 89% graduate within six years.
Smith College majors questions
How many majors does Smith College offer?
Smith College offers 41 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Smith College?
Economics graduates from Smith College earn a median $88,067 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,000.
Which Smith College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $43,354 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 Smith College overview