All UTEP majors by area
- Science & Math · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Engineering · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $42,424 | $57,392 | $17,195 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $22,069 | $53,992 | $18,531 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $52,098 | — |
| Biochemistry | $19,546 | $51,356 | $16,322 |
| Biology | $22,167 | $49,396 | $18,479 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $31,207 | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,351 | $56,486 | $22,512 |
| History | $30,230 | $50,510 | $25,125 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $30,291 | $47,152 | $24,050 |
| English | $29,550 | $45,184 | $22,500 |
| Linguistics | $26,475 | $39,907 | $16,502 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $41,014 | $62,136 | $19,403 |
| Finance | $40,994 | $59,668 | $16,510 |
| Accounting | $37,562 | $57,389 | $17,893 |
| Business Administration | $37,140 | $51,506 | $16,437 |
| Marketing | $31,236 | $49,068 | $16,551 |
| Business | — | $48,065 | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | $15,202 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $74,285 | $94,122 | $18,500 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $53,478 | $89,131 | $20,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $62,393 | $88,393 | $18,875 |
| Industrial Engineering | $45,467 | $82,391 | $15,552 |
| Civil Engineering | $60,287 | $75,882 | $16,293 |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,429 | $89,077 | $21,379 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $54,659 | $66,491 | $21,944 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $23,010 | $51,063 | $21,049 |
| Public Health | $31,844 | $44,665 | $24,250 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $28,195 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $56,062 | $60,172 | $14,612 |
| Studio Art | $19,506 | $36,854 | $19,778 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $16,023 | — | $24,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $23,766 | $58,451 | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $33,280 | $49,558 | $22,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $21,182 | $36,373 | $21,737 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $73,311 | $103,286 | $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
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UTEP students earn a median $50,923 ten years after starting college, more than 47% of Texas colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.
UTEP majors questions
How many majors does UTEP offer?
The University of Texas at El Paso offers 62 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at UTEP?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn a median $103,286 four years after graduating, the highest of the 37 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,250.
Which UTEP majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $35,325 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 University of Texas at El Paso overview