All UNCP majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $39,925 | $62,355 | $30,479 |
| History | $27,241 | $49,535 | $27,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $35,579 | $63,288 | $25,766 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $38,400 | $49,806 | — |
| Biology | $30,147 | $48,285 | $27,000 |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,906 | $78,674 | $29,710 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,623 | $44,669 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $36,793 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $36,602 | $55,233 | $26,675 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,973 | $49,034 | $23,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,829 | $48,370 | $26,660 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $38,417 | $80,579 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,532 | $53,022 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $26,411 | $41,864 | $29,663 |
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UNCP students earn a median $43,407 ten years after starting college, more than 26% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 44% graduate within six years.
UNCP majors questions
How many majors does UNCP offer?
University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at UNCP?
Computer Science graduates from University of North Carolina at Pembroke earn a median $80,579 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which UNCP majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $36,793 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 Pembroke overview