All Syracuse University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Engineering · 11
- Science & Math · 11
- Business & Finance · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $39,825 | $84,654 | $26,137 |
| History | $34,610 | $64,871 | $26,000 |
| Writing | $24,935 | $61,159 | $27,000 |
| English | $25,860 | $60,602 | $26,750 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $18,854 | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $35,602 | — | $23,250 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $84,793 | $110,988 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $64,660 | $99,521 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,789 | $91,438 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $71,417 | $90,470 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,748 | $88,996 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $72,864 | $87,529 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $58,622 | $76,367 | $31,000 |
| Interior Architecture | $39,591 | $67,227 | — |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $84,494 | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | $49,297 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $44,418 | $87,596 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $53,223 | $81,941 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $34,841 | $68,283 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | $68,017 | $21,459 |
| Neuroscience | $30,259 | $54,088 | $27,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $22,693 | — | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $72,819 | $120,274 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $75,294 | $112,682 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $65,009 | $91,472 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $57,777 | $91,235 | $26,951 |
| Real Estate | $59,396 | $90,764 | — |
| Entrepreneurship | $55,039 | $87,851 | $26,350 |
| Economics | $55,974 | $83,649 | $26,000 |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $46,181 | $71,527 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $35,389 | $61,819 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $26,331 | $54,115 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $20,988 | $44,045 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $32,636 | $43,988 | $27,000 |
| Music | $18,574 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $54,934 | $90,535 | $26,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $37,556 | $70,815 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $40,757 | $70,404 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $36,767 | $70,106 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $43,280 | $69,776 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,821 | $68,219 | $27,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $31,598 | $58,038 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $56,485 | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,378 | $120,773 | $27,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $73,033 | $104,842 | $26,694 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $49,186 | $65,410 | $26,664 |
| Special Education | $55,881 | $62,864 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | $62,372 | $23,250 |
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
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Journalism → Reporter / journalist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 5.9% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Syracuse University students earn a median $79,164 ten years after starting college, more than 85% of New York colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
Syracuse University majors questions
How many majors does Syracuse University offer?
Syracuse University offers 81 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 Syracuse University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Syracuse University earn a median $120,773 four years after graduating, the highest of the 54 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Syracuse University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $43,988 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 Syracuse University overview