All University of Arkansas majors by area
- Business & Finance · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Engineering · 11
- Science & Math · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | $54,471 | $97,743 | $19,500 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $57,257 | $88,067 | $22,655 |
| Finance | $56,387 | $87,717 | $22,924 |
| Accounting | $57,535 | $84,097 | $25,914 |
| Business Administration | $56,456 | $79,770 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | $50,045 | $73,153 | $21,500 |
| Business | $49,307 | $71,753 | $29,625 |
| International Business | $59,793 | $71,486 | $18,665 |
| Agricultural Business | $54,783 | $65,480 | $18,909 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | $40,007 | — | $36,947 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $77,306 | $99,031 | $26,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | $75,968 | $98,765 | $26,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,832 | $97,516 | $21,240 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,102 | $93,641 | $22,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,407 | $84,464 | $23,014 |
| Civil Engineering | $61,979 | $79,929 | $26,875 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $59,504 | $75,972 | $27,000 |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | — | $75,596 | — |
| Architecture | $51,080 | $67,955 | $27,250 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $41,409 | $63,861 | $16,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $32,417 | $56,136 | $23,551 |
| Chemistry | $34,872 | $55,467 | $24,875 |
| Biology | $28,061 | $54,497 | $24,000 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $50,123 | $54,454 | $19,952 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,091 | $51,967 | $23,042 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $31,087 | $49,730 | $27,000 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $29,241 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | $53,205 | — | $17,750 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $27,873 | $49,972 | $26,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $19,519 | $49,636 | $21,500 |
| English | $26,369 | $47,809 | $21,500 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $36,588 | $47,766 | $30,944 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,043 | $84,911 | $24,327 |
| Public Health | $35,797 | $67,891 | $25,595 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $62,592 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,934 | $58,619 | $24,550 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $31,986 | $55,275 | $24,400 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $41,782 | $65,780 | $23,881 |
| Music | $38,811 | $46,352 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $24,970 | $42,681 | $21,777 |
| Theatre | $25,499 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $43,718 | $53,054 | $20,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,428 | $51,474 | $26,141 |
| Education | $31,068 | $48,188 | $26,522 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $38,354 | $66,087 | $21,500 |
| Communications | $40,095 | $56,969 | $21,165 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,857 | $102,747 | $26,500 |
| Computer Science | $75,169 | $95,642 | $21,343 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
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
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former University of Arkansas students earn a median $58,191 ten years after starting college, more than 87% of Arkansas colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
University of Arkansas majors questions
How many majors does University of Arkansas offer?
University of Arkansas offers 76 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Arkansas?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from University of Arkansas earn a median $102,747 four years after graduating, the highest of the 54 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,500.
Which University of Arkansas majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $42,681 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 of Arkansas overview