All UCF majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Engineering · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $56,415 | $82,007 | $18,843 |
| Accounting | $55,203 | $79,563 | $19,736 |
| Economics | $47,743 | $76,360 | $25,750 |
| Business Economics | $47,648 | $74,103 | $23,105 |
| Marketing | $46,606 | $72,440 | $21,374 |
| Real Estate | $41,218 | $72,063 | $21,032 |
| Business Administration | $45,375 | $69,111 | $18,268 |
| Business | $45,050 | $66,912 | $20,896 |
| Hospitality Management | $33,624 | $54,921 | $20,500 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $38,953 | $69,568 | $20,142 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $48,391 | $52,862 | $15,135 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,282 | $51,959 | $24,700 |
| History | $34,335 | $48,896 | $21,965 |
| English | $30,425 | $46,532 | $21,501 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $35,179 | — | $19,875 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | $26,282 | — | $22,676 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $76,819 | $106,680 | $23,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $75,498 | $99,442 | $26,880 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $67,953 | $96,972 | $27,875 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,194 | $91,630 | $26,273 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,298 | $89,663 | $22,025 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,321 | $86,803 | $21,374 |
| Architecture | $37,389 | $64,826 | $13,250 |
| Environmental Engineering | $56,443 | — | $24,596 |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $58,920 | $76,372 | $23,214 |
| Mathematics | $51,315 | $69,005 | $11,692 |
| Chemistry | $43,634 | $57,313 | $19,706 |
| Biology | $23,710 | $51,313 | $21,900 |
| Biotechnology | $36,992 | — | $25,498 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,700 | — | $19,709 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | $55,826 | — | $18,138 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,765 | $83,737 | $21,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $62,453 | $77,675 | $21,405 |
| Health Sciences | $27,531 | $56,148 | $21,746 |
| Health Administration | $40,347 | $56,075 | $22,250 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $26,286 | $51,149 | $22,075 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | $19,319 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $29,025 | $59,649 | $22,569 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $28,878 | $52,922 | $24,250 |
| Studio Art | $23,324 | $46,779 | $22,036 |
| Theatre | $23,708 | $42,954 | $21,585 |
| Film and Photography | $23,676 | $41,255 | $21,375 |
| Music | $21,957 | $39,898 | $20,567 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $37,388 | $62,140 | $18,750 |
| Journalism | $40,945 | $60,887 | $22,644 |
| Communications | $37,021 | $58,783 | $21,854 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $27,148 | $48,753 | $21,202 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $33,471 | $53,197 | $21,088 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,646 | $51,784 | $24,250 |
| Special Education | $48,147 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $68,793 | $98,526 | $22,751 |
| Data 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
Hospitality Management → Lodging manager
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former UCF students earn a median $58,308 ten years after starting college, more than 87% of Florida colleges we cover. 78% graduate within six years.
UCF majors questions
How many majors does UCF offer?
University of Central Florida offers 72 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at UCF?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Central Florida earn a median $106,680 four years after graduating, the highest of the 54 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,000.
Which UCF majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Anthropology graduates earn the least: a median $39,319 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 Central Florida overview