All UCCS majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Engineering · 5
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | $32,480 | $49,909 | $28,495 |
| History | $38,276 | $43,949 | $21,250 |
| English | $34,627 | $42,627 | $22,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Museology / Museum Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $37,197 | $69,992 | $22,500 |
| Biology | $32,374 | $54,639 | $23,425 |
| Physiology | $32,629 | $53,284 | $23,750 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $82,084 | $121,678 | $25,075 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,513 | $113,627 | $25,324 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,440 | $91,192 | $23,250 |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $77,761 | $97,001 | $26,863 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | $62,018 | — | $26,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $30,966 | $37,628 | $28,750 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $46,748 | $75,209 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $43,326 | $66,553 | $22,002 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $37,002 | $50,692 | $19,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,864 | $78,904 | $28,000 |
| Health Sciences | $32,393 | $60,605 | $23,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,198 | $46,244 | $25,040 |
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
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 UCCS students earn a median $54,659 ten years after starting college, more than 67% of Colorado colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
UCCS majors questions
How many majors does UCCS offer?
University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers 40 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at UCCS?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median $121,678 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,075.
Which UCCS majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $37,628 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 Colorado Springs overview