All Union College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $45,516 | $75,345 | $24,500 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $87,208 | $24,500 |
| Neuroscience | $44,927 | $68,666 | $24,989 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | $62,624 | $86,182 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,407 | $85,427 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | — | $114,064 | — |
| Economics | $62,846 | $99,783 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former Union College students earn a median $88,604 ten years after starting college, more than 91% of New York colleges we cover. 80% graduate within six years.
Union College majors questions
How many majors does Union College offer?
Union College offers 40 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Union College?
Business Economics graduates from Union College earn a median $114,064 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings.
Which Union College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Neuroscience graduates earn the least: a median $68,666 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 Union College overview