All KU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 17
- Science & Math · 14
- Engineering · 12
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $42,451 | $58,936 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,527 | $58,777 | $22,500 |
| English | $26,184 | $46,464 | $23,500 |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | $41,487 | $81,568 | $18,004 |
| Human Biology | — | $70,399 | $26,584 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $43,734 | $65,861 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $48,726 | $64,905 | $27,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $41,626 | $61,838 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $36,131 | $61,561 | $22,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,374 | $54,687 | $19,282 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | $113,339 | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | $42,865 | $97,527 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $63,870 | $93,391 | $20,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $71,244 | $92,335 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,486 | $89,087 | $26,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | $76,353 | $84,319 | $23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,726 | $82,934 | $22,500 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | $66,286 | $25,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $81,330 | — | $21,500 |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $125,384 | $19,151 |
| Nursing | $65,347 | $78,601 | $20,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,891 | $62,876 | $22,125 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $30,227 | $59,436 | $23,781 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $42,480 | $57,252 | $24,907 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $43,930 | $53,864 | $25,847 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $62,993 | $107,635 | $25,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $60,931 | $87,704 | $22,200 |
| Finance | $57,884 | $86,453 | $20,354 |
| Accounting | $53,842 | $84,736 | $21,219 |
| Business Administration | $55,633 | $77,725 | $21,469 |
| Marketing | $48,204 | $70,404 | $21,893 |
| Economics | $45,420 | $69,084 | $26,000 |
| Business | $49,339 | $68,572 | $24,480 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $37,508 | $59,441 | $26,000 |
| Film and Photography | $28,289 | $41,191 | $24,750 |
| Studio Art | $16,629 | $38,355 | $22,361 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $43,191 | $62,394 | $22,811 |
| Communications | $40,772 | $60,258 | $22,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,495 | $52,106 | $24,174 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,405 | $50,434 | $24,776 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,565 | $92,008 | $27,000 |
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
Journalism → Reporter / journalist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 5.9% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former KU students earn a median $61,945 ten years after starting college, more than 93% of Kansas colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
KU majors questions
How many majors does KU offer?
University of Kansas offers 83 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at KU?
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates from University of Kansas earn a median $125,384 four years after graduating, the highest of the 45 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,151.
Which KU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $38,355 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 Kansas overview