All Stanford University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Engineering · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $30,544 | $82,036 | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $41,156 | $45,519 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $117,072 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $49,741 | $115,206 | $7,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $50,487 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $100,788 | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | $105,695 | $131,650 | $8,055 |
| Human Biology | $50,179 | $81,529 | $12,500 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $98,104 | $112,700 | $12,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $138,613 | $214,907 | $10,399 |
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
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Stanford University students earn a median $124,080 ten years after starting college, more than 97% of California colleges we cover. 92% graduate within six years.
Stanford University majors questions
How many majors does Stanford University offer?
Stanford University offers 51 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Stanford University?
Computer Science graduates from Stanford University earn a median $214,907 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $10,399.
Which Stanford University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Ethnic / Gender Studies graduates earn the least: a median $45,519 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 Stanford University overview