All University of Minnesota-Duluth majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Engineering · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $31,174 | $57,886 | $24,657 |
| Philosophy | — | $56,812 | — |
| English | $35,118 | $46,740 | $24,191 |
| History | $42,297 | $43,766 | $26,743 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $41,926 | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $55,482 | $75,633 | $23,975 |
| Statistics | $56,435 | $71,279 | $22,797 |
| Chemistry | $44,674 | $66,529 | $22,500 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $44,501 | $65,275 | $25,304 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $63,893 | $27,219 |
| Biology | $31,891 | $63,317 | $24,684 |
| Biochemistry | $31,150 | $61,010 | $20,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,565 | $56,728 | $26,894 |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $56,146 | $74,360 | $26,621 |
| Marketing | $53,800 | $74,079 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $51,953 | $73,979 | $23,750 |
| Business | $48,738 | $70,334 | $23,250 |
| Economics | $50,873 | $69,792 | $25,250 |
| Business Administration | $51,571 | $69,767 | $25,576 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $77,781 | $97,732 | $24,185 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,764 | $88,965 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,197 | $88,305 | $26,471 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,152 | $85,667 | $26,915 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,175 | $79,485 | $26,044 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $31,337 | $52,727 | $24,800 |
| Music | $31,780 | $45,834 | $24,427 |
| Theatre | $26,751 | $42,438 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | $25,660 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,952 | $48,669 | $28,000 |
| Education, Other | $45,678 | $46,964 | $25,978 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,014 | — | $20,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | $46,263 | $68,386 | $23,230 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,055 | $63,269 | $23,629 |
| Public Health | $36,520 | $59,639 | $26,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $58,362 | $21,164 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $36,557 | $61,062 | $24,500 |
| Communications | $39,706 | $60,023 | $24,182 |
| Journalism | $27,474 | $42,478 | $26,351 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $73,224 | $91,911 | $23,375 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $51,291 | $79,939 | $26,125 |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
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
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
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 University of Minnesota-Duluth students earn a median $62,616 ten years after starting college, more than 65% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 65% graduate within six years.
University of Minnesota-Duluth majors questions
How many majors does University of Minnesota-Duluth offer?
University of Minnesota-Duluth offers 71 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Minnesota-Duluth?
Industrial Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth earn a median $97,732 four years after graduating, the highest of the 44 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,185.
Which University of Minnesota-Duluth majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates earn the least: a median $40,452 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 Minnesota-Duluth overview