All UMBC majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Engineering · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $27,547 | $57,547 | $19,500 |
| History | — | $56,394 | $21,285 |
| International / Global Studies | $49,115 | $50,400 | $20,258 |
| Area Studies | $30,545 | — | $26,500 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | $23,742 | — | $18,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $54,362 | $88,967 | $16,875 |
| Biochemistry | $30,275 | $75,493 | $19,250 |
| Biology | $33,055 | $69,724 | $20,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $36,804 | $55,336 | $21,750 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $44,215 | — | $16,750 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,020 | $53,363 | $21,531 |
| Music | $23,991 | $42,289 | $29,000 |
| Studio Art | $23,879 | $35,125 | $24,625 |
| Theatre | $17,381 | $34,778 | $18,812 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $86,444 | $113,299 | $19,988 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,519 | $95,078 | $21,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $66,023 | $91,547 | $21,570 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $83,684 | $105,706 | $20,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $63,334 | $95,435 | $20,633 |
| Information Technology | $46,286 | $74,808 | $20,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $54,859 | $79,729 | $21,920 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $39,524 | $68,823 | $20,375 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,737 | $60,957 | $24,389 |
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
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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UMBC students earn a median $69,960 ten years after starting college, more than 80% of Maryland colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
UMBC majors questions
How many majors does UMBC offer?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers 45 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at UMBC?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County earn a median $113,299 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,988.
Which UMBC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $34,778 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 Maryland-Baltimore County overview