All UNCG majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,191 | $50,695 | $23,029 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,245 | $46,146 | $25,898 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $29,723 | $45,294 | $27,210 |
| History | $25,089 | $42,251 | $24,750 |
| English | $29,494 | $38,366 | $19,500 |
| Classics | — | — | $27,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | $24,058 | — | $26,414 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $38,654 | — | $28,537 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | $30,739 |
| Philosophy | $20,287 | — | $22,527 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,207 | $70,389 | $21,633 |
| Finance | $40,445 | $64,077 | $24,000 |
| Business Economics | $43,790 | $60,309 | $20,930 |
| Business Administration | $43,451 | $56,225 | $25,000 |
| International Business | — | $55,099 | $25,000 |
| Economics | — | $50,863 | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | $47,717 | — |
| Hospitality Management | $31,952 | $44,625 | $21,875 |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $38,858 | $55,394 | $26,000 |
| Dance | $24,295 | $45,084 | $25,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $28,990 | $42,920 | $22,976 |
| Theatre | $18,154 | $41,108 | $25,914 |
| Music | $15,670 | $40,778 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $18,745 | $35,628 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,115 | $80,383 | $24,701 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $61,620 | $22,699 |
| Public Health | $42,239 | $53,124 | $25,500 |
| Nutrition Science | $32,525 | $51,802 | $26,656 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,482 | $51,275 | $25,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | $36,783 | $61,940 | $21,625 |
| Mathematics | $24,619 | $61,555 | $25,661 |
| Biology | $31,922 | $52,194 | $26,914 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,342 | $51,778 | $24,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,033 | $48,671 | $26,000 |
| Special Education | $42,967 | $48,151 | $24,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $67,781 | $86,372 | $25,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $48,077 | $68,293 | $26,330 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,559 | $43,231 | $25,000 |
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 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
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 UNCG students earn a median $48,160 ten years after starting college, more than 63% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.
UNCG majors questions
How many majors does UNCG offer?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers 57 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at UNCG?
Computer Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn a median $86,372 four years after graduating, the highest of the 43 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which UNCG majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $35,628 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 North Carolina at Greensboro overview