All University of Michigan-Ann Arbor majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 22
- Engineering · 19
- Science & Math · 17
- Arts & Design · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $59,105 | $128,291 | $19,000 |
| International / Global Studies | $44,446 | $72,545 | $15,053 |
| German | $41,286 | $68,898 | $18,602 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $38,065 | $67,859 | $20,728 |
| Philosophy | $37,885 | $67,293 | $21,510 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $22,803 | $64,426 | $17,677 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $33,991 | $63,426 | $14,802 |
| History | $31,215 | $62,077 | $19,494 |
| Area Studies | $28,261 | $58,232 | $16,984 |
| English | $33,742 | $57,809 | $16,937 |
| Linguistics | $27,699 | $55,137 | $15,124 |
| Writing | $31,239 | $43,689 | $13,999 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Earth Systems Science | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Modern Greek Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $92,501 | $142,071 | $20,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | $86,476 | $117,930 | $20,306 |
| Electrical Engineering | $87,606 | $117,610 | $18,667 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $80,225 | $115,075 | $21,603 |
| Chemical Engineering | $79,551 | $109,405 | $21,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,823 | $105,888 | $21,750 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $70,307 | $102,342 | $20,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $75,041 | $98,879 | $17,750 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | — | $94,569 | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | $94,330 | $22,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,764 | $89,165 | $18,750 |
| Environmental Engineering | $57,824 | $84,973 | $19,028 |
| Architecture | $38,998 | $65,015 | $18,750 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $64,371 | $109,466 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics | $80,676 | $109,146 | $21,589 |
| Physics | $53,019 | $92,293 | $22,250 |
| Cognitive Science | $44,698 | $79,016 | $22,500 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $28,062 | $68,042 | $20,422 |
| Biochemistry | $26,151 | $67,925 | $17,750 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,264 | $65,714 | $16,577 |
| Chemistry | — | $65,591 | $21,500 |
| Biology | $26,888 | $61,127 | $20,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $45,974 | $60,949 | $17,875 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $32,022 | $57,890 | $18,644 |
| Neuroscience | $23,468 | $55,436 | $18,268 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $22,844 | $52,390 | $15,242 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $31,367 | $66,846 | $19,319 |
| Film and Photography | $25,565 | $57,059 | $19,760 |
| Theatre | $17,577 | $45,888 | $20,798 |
| Music | $22,272 | $43,777 | $19,397 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,458 | $82,265 | $19,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $43,506 | $79,411 | $19,135 |
| Public Health | $36,181 | $78,928 | $18,903 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $43,742 | $59,402 | $26,521 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | $15,775 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $113,634 | $172,904 | $20,000 |
| Software and Media Applications | $98,117 | $162,114 | $19,769 |
| Information Science / Studies | $88,515 | $130,798 | $20,875 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $93,674 | $144,654 | $19,000 |
| Economics | $68,416 | $110,552 | $19,690 |
| Human Resources | $82,714 | $99,594 | $14,225 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,522 | $54,558 | $16,335 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $50,556 | $79,648 | $20,376 |
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 and Information Sciences → 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
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
Across all majors, former University of Michigan-Ann Arbor students earn a median $83,648 ten years after starting college, more than 98% of Michigan colleges we cover. 93% graduate within six years.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor majors questions
How many majors does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor offer?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor offers 88 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median $172,904 four years after graduating, the highest of the 59 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,000.
Which University of Michigan-Ann Arbor majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Writing graduates earn the least: a median $43,689 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor overview