All University of Dayton majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Engineering · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $69,995 | $107,354 | $26,500 |
| Finance | $64,371 | $95,925 | $22,750 |
| Business Administration | $63,897 | $92,317 | $23,364 |
| Accounting | $65,127 | $90,314 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | $55,871 | $84,595 | $24,548 |
| International Business | $49,753 | $84,485 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $54,504 | $80,677 | $24,187 |
| Entrepreneurship | $55,864 | $77,318 | $25,813 |
| Economics | $34,671 | $61,502 | $22,791 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $32,994 | $68,196 | $24,199 |
| English | $30,063 | $57,868 | $24,398 |
| History | — | $57,218 | $26,912 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology | — | $109,604 | — |
| Biology | $26,431 | $67,414 | $26,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $23,609 | $53,448 | $23,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | $116,356 | $26,090 |
| Chemical Engineering | $79,865 | $97,184 | $22,999 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,409 | $95,595 | $26,625 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,911 | $88,339 | $24,250 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,411 | $83,460 | $26,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $70,559 | $82,332 | $26,405 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $66,055 | $80,475 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $20,263 | $76,475 | $24,794 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $38,011 | $63,592 | $26,000 |
| Dietetics | — | $60,873 | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $25,669 |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $43,609 | $66,679 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $45,260 | $51,389 | $20,612 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,492 | $47,775 | $25,483 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $74,052 | $102,468 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $42,629 | $67,231 | $25,375 |
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
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% 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 Dayton students earn a median $75,537 ten years after starting college, more than 98% of Ohio colleges we cover. 80% graduate within six years.
University of Dayton majors questions
How many majors does University of Dayton offer?
University of Dayton offers 63 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Dayton?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Dayton earn a median $116,356 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,090.
Which University of Dayton majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $47,745 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 Dayton overview