All University of Nebraska-Lincoln majors by area
- Science & Math · 25
- Engineering · 16
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Business & Finance · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Arts & Design · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $43,225 | $79,251 | $19,261 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $59,052 | $74,003 | $23,750 |
| Physics | $47,670 | $71,752 | $25,209 |
| Biology | $24,063 | $64,930 | $25,342 |
| Biochemistry | $33,520 | $64,521 | $19,980 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $40,792 | $62,095 | $25,941 |
| Plant Sciences | $47,716 | $61,946 | $21,875 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $46,289 | $59,376 | $24,998 |
| Agriculture | $43,669 | $52,997 | — |
| Animal Sciences | $39,064 | $49,193 | $20,981 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,514 | $46,817 | $24,250 |
| Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | $21,500 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $82,398 | $103,934 | $20,240 |
| Electrical Engineering | $78,101 | $100,972 | $19,750 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $73,907 | $96,908 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,318 | $88,972 | $24,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $71,797 | $88,628 | $24,964 |
| Chemical Engineering | $79,603 | $88,067 | $27,816 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,542 | $81,620 | $25,500 |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | $61,755 | $76,741 | $21,525 |
| Architecture | $38,750 | $62,700 | $26,000 |
| Interior Architecture | $46,293 | $62,201 | $26,876 |
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $38,478 | $60,001 | $21,000 |
| International / Global Studies | $36,926 | $54,106 | $20,500 |
| English | $31,749 | $48,785 | $23,000 |
| History | $33,013 | $47,944 | $20,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $21,836 | $42,635 | $20,527 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | $32,054 | $40,615 | $24,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $75,137 | $96,087 | $24,250 |
| Business Economics | $55,404 | $83,175 | $20,000 |
| Accounting | $54,785 | $78,760 | $21,500 |
| Finance | $55,979 | $77,504 | $19,650 |
| Economics | — | $75,784 | — |
| Marketing | $51,354 | $74,165 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration | $47,663 | $67,918 | $22,500 |
| Agricultural Business | $53,229 | $65,312 | $19,500 |
| Hospitality Management | $39,689 | $53,777 | $22,250 |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | $47,534 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $47,990 | $25,373 |
| Theatre | $21,627 | $44,825 | $23,250 |
| Studio Art | $28,783 | $41,549 | $21,500 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | $31,172 | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $38,585 | — | $21,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $33,728 | $61,092 | $25,256 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $60,420 | $18,876 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $42,168 | $61,145 | $23,258 |
| Communications | $39,702 | $59,017 | $22,138 |
| Journalism | $32,553 | $53,618 | $21,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,786 | $51,293 | $23,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,011 | $48,046 | $23,128 |
| Special Education | $47,017 | $47,592 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,017 | $116,221 | $20,572 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
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 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
Public Relations and Advertising → 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
Across all majors, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln students earn a median $56,887 ten years after starting college, more than 68% of Nebraska colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln majors questions
How many majors does University of Nebraska-Lincoln offer?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers 96 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median $116,221 four years after graduating, the highest of the 56 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,572.
Which University of Nebraska-Lincoln majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Classical and Ancient Studies graduates earn the least: a median $40,615 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 Nebraska-Lincoln overview