All UNCW majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $21,830 | $54,707 | $18,750 |
| History | $25,047 | $46,072 | $24,500 |
| English | $24,384 | $46,008 | $24,636 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $25,426 | $45,289 | $23,751 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | $42,597 | — |
| Writing | $24,205 | $37,968 | $27,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $66,941 | $21,946 |
| Chemistry | $44,473 | $65,982 | $19,935 |
| Biology | $32,925 | $60,750 | $22,125 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $38,459 | $60,414 | $26,000 |
| Physiology | $30,779 | $50,564 | $22,899 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,935 | $46,527 | $22,309 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $25,303 | $39,812 | $20,389 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $56,924 | $86,654 | $24,990 |
| Nursing | $74,463 | $86,606 | $22,000 |
| Public Health | $36,458 | $60,722 | $23,500 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $39,366 | $51,696 | $21,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $20,072 | $42,192 | $26,672 |
| Theatre | $20,450 | $35,956 | $25,000 |
| Film and Photography | $22,315 | $34,184 | $22,052 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,977 | $88,219 | $24,819 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,105 | $71,964 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $48,369 | $75,512 | $21,500 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $42,584 | $52,494 | $19,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,777 | $48,024 | $20,130 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,695 | $54,315 | $21,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
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 UNCW students earn a median $54,967 ten years after starting college, more than 78% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
UNCW majors questions
How many majors does UNCW offer?
University of North Carolina Wilmington offers 48 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at UNCW?
Computer Science graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington earn a median $88,219 four years after graduating, the highest of the 33 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,819.
Which UNCW majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Anthropology graduates earn the least: a median $33,461 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 Wilmington overview