All UB majors by area
- Science & Math · 16
- Engineering · 15
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $35,284 | $68,413 | $23,250 |
| Physiology | $29,123 | $66,880 | $23,900 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | $34,468 | $64,445 | $23,503 |
| Mathematics | $46,016 | $60,882 | $18,750 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $39,696 | $59,841 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $29,892 | $57,298 | $22,481 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $74,753 | $109,221 | $22,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,873 | $95,424 | $23,161 |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,205 | $95,209 | $23,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $69,716 | $92,360 | $24,846 |
| Industrial Engineering | $63,476 | $86,118 | $24,750 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $55,974 | $84,920 | $21,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,604 | $84,868 | $22,913 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,094 | $84,602 | $23,944 |
| Environmental Engineering | $57,098 | $75,263 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | $37,622 | $61,525 | $22,854 |
| Environmental Design | $37,952 | $49,920 | $19,669 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $59,216 | $19,500 |
| English | $21,208 | $51,385 | $19,583 |
| History | $28,857 | $50,518 | $23,392 |
| Linguistics | $26,703 | $44,841 | $19,125 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | $19,375 |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $78,621 | $93,507 | $26,117 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $70,264 | $89,223 | $21,842 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $24,952 | $57,360 | $21,944 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | $39,164 | — | $23,250 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $25,810 | $45,677 | $26,637 |
| Studio Art | $24,370 | $43,584 | $19,500 |
| Film and Photography | $26,630 | $43,285 | $24,509 |
| Dance | $17,110 | $39,576 | $20,500 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,283 | $105,160 | $20,500 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,474 | $92,314 | $19,680 |
| Economics | $40,078 | $70,720 | $20,225 |
| Business Administration | $43,805 | $69,903 | $21,500 |
| International Business | $35,141 | $64,711 | $22,782 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,226 | $62,912 | $22,251 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
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
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 UB students earn a median $70,814 ten years after starting college, more than 74% of New York colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
UB majors questions
How many majors does UB offer?
University at Buffalo offers 80 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at UB?
Computer Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median $109,221 four years after graduating, the highest of the 40 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,500.
Which UB majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Dance graduates earn the least: a median $39,576 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 University at Buffalo overview