All University of Cincinnati majors by area
- Engineering · 15
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 14
- Health & Medicine · 12
- Science & Math · 12
- Business & Finance · 10
- Arts & Design · 7
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $83,489 | $102,273 | $21,875 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,045 | $98,364 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $82,372 | $97,220 | $21,333 |
| Construction Engineering | $71,751 | $92,984 | $25,480 |
| Architectural Engineering | $72,691 | $92,687 | $25,880 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $72,166 | $90,897 | $23,250 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,377 | $89,653 | $24,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $74,992 | $88,511 | $20,750 |
| Environmental Engineering | — | $86,926 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,412 | $86,331 | $25,998 |
| Architecture | $44,598 | $65,449 | $22,600 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $46,122 | $60,699 | $25,464 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $62,458 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $44,438 | $60,441 | $27,000 |
| History | $31,217 | $59,290 | $23,756 |
| English | $30,946 | $40,360 | $22,625 |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,745 | — | $21,067 |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $30,504 | — | $25,000 |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $75,317 | $89,915 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $71,105 | $85,551 | $27,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $72,390 | $79,742 | $33,814 |
| Health Administration | $57,183 | $77,549 | $39,352 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $32,621 | $66,550 | $26,263 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $23,758 | $60,001 | $25,987 |
| Dietetics | $48,483 | $59,703 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,268 | $54,599 | $23,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $46,270 | $52,735 | $53,508 |
| Public Health | $32,685 | $51,990 | $28,625 |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $48,914 | $76,667 | $20,970 |
| Chemistry | $47,387 | $72,302 | $23,750 |
| Neuroscience | $33,094 | $58,004 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $34,092 | $57,443 | $24,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,417 | $55,075 | $22,125 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $48,348 | — | $19,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | $18,136 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $59,067 | $83,501 | $21,549 |
| Insurance | — | $81,489 | — |
| Accounting | $57,706 | $75,921 | $22,875 |
| Economics | $58,590 | $75,443 | $21,264 |
| Business Administration | $60,360 | $75,398 | $23,452 |
| International Business | $51,599 | $74,145 | $21,942 |
| Marketing | $50,636 | $72,881 | $23,000 |
| Human Resources | $44,171 | $61,590 | $26,487 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $52,526 | $71,605 | $25,851 |
| Theatre | $25,070 | $54,000 | $25,980 |
| Studio Art | $29,431 | $37,025 | $28,943 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | $12,875 | — | $23,946 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $69,548 | $100,975 | $23,203 |
| Information Science / Studies | $68,864 | $93,694 | $23,000 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $41,138 | $56,818 | $23,816 |
| Journalism | $34,829 | $48,331 | $26,250 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,719 | $43,570 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $42,347 | $48,124 | $25,046 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,607 | $47,019 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,618 | $46,483 | — |
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
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
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 University of Cincinnati students earn a median $54,810 ten years after starting college, more than 65% of Ohio colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
University of Cincinnati majors questions
How many majors does University of Cincinnati offer?
University of Cincinnati offers 97 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Cincinnati?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Cincinnati earn a median $102,273 four years after graduating, the highest of the 56 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,875.
Which University of Cincinnati majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $37,025 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 Cincinnati overview