All University of Missouri-Columbia majors by area
- Science & Math · 19
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 14
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Health & Medicine · 12
- Engineering · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $56,132 | $81,518 | $18,500 |
| Statistics | $52,088 | $76,037 | $15,451 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $52,522 | $75,958 | $18,479 |
| Plant Sciences | $46,627 | $62,957 | $17,983 |
| Chemistry | $45,279 | $61,884 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $36,732 | $60,424 | $23,188 |
| Biochemistry | $40,492 | $56,003 | $25,437 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | $41,430 | $55,790 | $18,625 |
| Agriculture | $42,145 | $49,480 | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $27,429 | $49,013 | $20,210 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,678 | $47,983 | $19,500 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | $16,005 |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | $44,096 | $75,230 | $24,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,317 | $65,029 | $20,569 |
| Linguistics | $35,409 | $61,080 | $19,286 |
| History | $26,996 | $56,632 | $21,250 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $33,359 | $54,133 | $27,000 |
| English | $30,488 | $47,487 | $23,182 |
| Classics | — | $46,920 | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,300 | $83,231 | $23,250 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $75,060 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $65,660 | $73,861 | $23,707 |
| Health Sciences | $39,186 | $69,333 | $23,250 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $61,713 | $24,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $40,837 | $55,747 | $23,659 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Public Health | $36,867 | — | $19,000 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $83,243 | $112,696 | $19,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $85,400 | $105,034 | $22,499 |
| Industrial Engineering | $79,894 | $101,380 | $26,512 |
| Chemical Engineering | $69,950 | $95,989 | $27,825 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,800 | $94,629 | $22,250 |
| Engineering | $70,366 | $92,426 | $23,250 |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | $60,190 | $86,844 | $24,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,566 | $83,684 | $26,828 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $65,057 | $95,415 | $20,707 |
| Business | $55,999 | $84,534 | $21,500 |
| Agricultural Business | $58,335 | $82,831 | $17,499 |
| Economics | $52,635 | $74,661 | $18,815 |
| Hospitality Management | $38,916 | $61,441 | $23,250 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $23,034 | $51,254 | $22,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $29,775 | $50,205 | $21,719 |
| Film and Photography | $29,613 | $49,192 | $19,833 |
| Music | $35,939 | $39,241 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $37,547 | $51,901 | $20,357 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $39,755 | $45,263 | $17,654 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,302 | $44,681 | $20,867 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $43,958 | $69,016 | $21,400 |
| Communications | $44,078 | $61,007 | $20,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $72,886 | $100,234 | $21,000 |
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
Business → 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
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
Across all majors, former University of Missouri-Columbia students earn a median $63,403 ten years after starting college, more than 88% of Missouri colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
University of Missouri-Columbia majors questions
How many majors does University of Missouri-Columbia offer?
University of Missouri-Columbia offers 87 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Missouri-Columbia?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median $112,696 four years after graduating, the highest of the 58 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,500.
Which University of Missouri-Columbia majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $39,241 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 Missouri-Columbia overview