All University of Utah majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 16
- Engineering · 15
- Science & Math · 13
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Arts & Design · 7
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | $47,950 | $75,686 | — |
| International / Global Studies | $36,883 | $65,703 | $25,611 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $45,868 | $64,568 | — |
| English | $38,644 | $47,005 | $20,000 |
| History | $28,277 | $46,896 | $22,250 |
| Linguistics | $30,251 | $44,336 | $21,715 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $89,605 | $114,197 | $19,375 |
| Chemical Engineering | $73,841 | $98,215 | $22,750 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $68,783 | $96,353 | $19,476 |
| Electrical Engineering | $75,654 | $91,361 | $24,477 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,999 | $91,127 | $22,400 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,156 | $85,097 | $24,426 |
| Architecture | — | $67,987 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $40,717 | — | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $38,748 | $77,158 | $21,990 |
| Chemistry | $41,275 | $71,276 | $18,375 |
| Mathematics | $48,842 | $71,059 | $24,625 |
| Biology | $39,212 | $62,950 | $21,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $49,446 | $62,867 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | $30,229 | — | $23,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,565 | $86,243 | $22,106 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $67,965 | $78,989 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,920 | $64,356 | $19,500 |
| Public Health | $37,068 | $55,200 | $14,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | $25,496 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $43,684 | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $68,066 | $100,793 | $18,850 |
| Accounting | $60,992 | $94,253 | $20,759 |
| Economics | $64,386 | $84,146 | $16,642 |
| Marketing | $56,011 | $83,511 | $20,632 |
| Business Administration | $53,806 | $81,252 | $21,500 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $33,081 | $50,166 | $23,506 |
| Film and Photography | $28,138 | $49,841 | $24,063 |
| Theatre | $20,701 | $49,802 | $20,316 |
| Music | $42,548 | $49,240 | $16,500 |
| Dance | $24,125 | — | $17,269 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | $16,344 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $90,282 | $137,329 | $19,947 |
| Information Science / Studies | $70,833 | $105,127 | $24,041 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | $33,508 | — | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $54,604 | $61,081 | $25,472 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $43,801 | $63,309 | $18,017 |
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
Communications → 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
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
Across all majors, former University of Utah students earn a median $67,170 ten years after starting college, more than 90% of Utah colleges we cover. 65% graduate within six years.
University of Utah majors questions
How many majors does University of Utah offer?
University of Utah offers 93 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Utah?
Computer Science graduates from University of Utah earn a median $137,329 four years after graduating, the highest of the 46 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,947.
Which University of Utah majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Anthropology graduates earn the least: a median $43,492 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 Utah overview