All TCNJ majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Education · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $35,925 | $56,905 | $25,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | $26,218 | — | $25,000 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | $71,649 | $93,977 | $26,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,761 | $91,052 | $22,875 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | $84,241 | — | $25,725 |
| Electrical Engineering | $73,531 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | — | $66,767 | $25,228 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $64,465 | $24,997 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $56,055 | $62,281 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $56,231 | $59,328 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $50,762 | $91,736 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | — | $90,396 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $25,340 | $75,531 | $19,500 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $33,214 | $51,033 | $25,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $74,403 | $111,509 | $22,500 |
| Economics | $62,218 | $92,325 | $23,500 |
| Business Administration | $56,286 | $85,978 | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,986 | $104,369 | $26,204 |
| Public Health | — | $66,722 | $23,130 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $37,151 | $68,654 | $23,000 |
| Journalism | $42,217 | $67,038 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $84,539 | $105,377 | $24,125 |
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 Administration → 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
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former TCNJ students earn a median $73,323 ten years after starting college, more than 81% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 86% graduate within six years.
TCNJ majors questions
How many majors does TCNJ offer?
The College of New Jersey offers 39 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at TCNJ?
Accounting graduates from The College of New Jersey earn a median $111,509 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,500.
Which TCNJ majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $51,033 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 The College of New Jersey overview