All CU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Engineering · 15
- Science & Math · 14
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,229 | $72,306 | $23,831 |
| International / Global Studies | $33,892 | $59,796 | $17,600 |
| English | $31,825 | $54,085 | $19,522 |
| History | $37,044 | $49,401 | $17,905 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $25,218 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $81,835 | $116,350 | $25,039 |
| Computer Engineering | $86,211 | $115,181 | $23,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $88,957 | $100,631 | $20,414 |
| Chemical Engineering | $70,359 | $95,780 | $24,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,033 | $94,960 | $20,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,089 | $93,073 | $20,500 |
| Architectural Engineering | $72,567 | $89,797 | $15,165 |
| Biochemical Engineering | $70,668 | $89,262 | $15,000 |
| Environmental Engineering | $63,049 | $82,020 | $20,836 |
| Environmental Design | $42,401 | $61,788 | $23,641 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $41,176 | $90,635 | $20,960 |
| Physics | $41,874 | $75,764 | $20,635 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | $45,066 | $72,698 | $22,324 |
| Neuroscience | $35,980 | $71,942 | $21,900 |
| Physiology | $33,926 | $71,444 | $20,330 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $43,192 | $68,579 | $17,889 |
| Biochemistry | $50,474 | $68,488 | $20,185 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,747 | $63,337 | $21,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $46,263 | $60,453 | $25,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $37,184 | $53,429 | $23,331 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $17,501 | $47,297 | $21,500 |
| Film and Photography | $22,601 | $39,720 | $20,000 |
| Music | — | $38,701 | $17,288 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $32,142 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $42,218 | $74,779 | $19,433 |
| Communications | $39,738 | $66,623 | $17,500 |
| Journalism | $34,022 | $57,079 | $15,750 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $56,014 | $86,441 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $51,521 | $73,319 | $17,119 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $77,385 | $121,952 | $19,974 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $24,628 | $62,119 | $19,000 |
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
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CU students earn a median $69,738 ten years after starting college, more than 85% of Colorado colleges we cover. 74% graduate within six years.
CU majors questions
How many majors does CU offer?
University of Colorado Boulder offers 68 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at CU?
Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median $121,952 four years after graduating, the highest of the 39 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,974.
Which CU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $38,701 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 Colorado Boulder overview