All University of Massachusetts-Amherst majors by area
- Science & Math · 18
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Engineering · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $42,682 | $83,338 | $23,250 |
| Chemistry | — | $78,373 | — |
| Biochemistry | $44,324 | $77,853 | $25,916 |
| Food Science and Technology | $59,547 | $77,771 | — |
| Physiology | $31,915 | $74,422 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $40,427 | $72,726 | $27,000 |
| Physics | — | $72,596 | $27,000 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $47,331 | $66,642 | $27,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $40,008 | $59,543 | $27,000 |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | $34,600 | $57,461 | $24,388 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,690 | $54,215 | $25,000 |
| Plant Sciences | $37,170 | $51,912 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $25,439 | $42,520 | $23,250 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $36,362 | $73,242 | $25,742 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $47,762 | $63,383 | $29,309 |
| History | $26,805 | $56,597 | $22,750 |
| English | $24,521 | $48,475 | $23,950 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | $20,334 | — | — |
| Linguistics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $89,327 | $113,083 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,414 | $101,091 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $72,514 | $97,990 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,554 | $97,791 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,972 | $96,999 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $64,939 | $93,156 | $23,750 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,757 | $88,076 | $27,000 |
| Landscape Architecture | $46,163 | $64,477 | — |
| Environmental Design | — | $55,571 | $26,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $67,574 | $100,516 | $23,250 |
| Finance | $68,920 | $96,995 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration | $64,138 | $92,623 | $22,014 |
| Marketing | $58,462 | $86,299 | $23,750 |
| Economics | $52,309 | $80,434 | $26,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $39,266 | $70,916 | $24,385 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $81,452 | $90,309 | $29,548 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,419 | $73,238 | $26,227 |
| Public Health | $37,364 | $63,854 | $26,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $30,693 | $63,620 | $23,250 |
| Nutrition Science | $24,746 | $63,019 | $23,791 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | $42,482 | $59,298 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $18,072 | $46,027 | $27,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | $27,000 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,554 | $123,519 | $23,569 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,380 | $60,891 | $25,125 |
| Journalism | $37,091 | $52,011 | $25,447 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst students earn a median $71,631 ten years after starting college, more than 64% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 83% graduate within six years.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst majors questions
How many majors does University of Massachusetts-Amherst offer?
University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers 73 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
Computer Science graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median $123,519 four years after graduating, the highest of the 47 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,569.
Which University of Massachusetts-Amherst majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Anthropology graduates earn the least: a median $31,186 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 Massachusetts-Amherst overview