All Vanderbilt University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Engineering · 9
- Education · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $47,208 | $114,368 | $12,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $37,276 | $86,559 | $12,000 |
| History | $46,856 | $69,820 | $15,000 |
| English | $34,633 | $60,439 | $13,420 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $103,812 | $141,171 | $10,000 |
| Neuroscience | $25,830 | $59,575 | $15,796 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $14,250 |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | $38,752 | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $75,639 | $121,641 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $63,402 | $116,662 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,009 | $101,345 | $14,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $82,744 | — |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | $81,126 | — | $15,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $55,188 | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $59,217 | $21,500 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $84,311 | $140,337 | $12,424 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $122,244 | $160,021 | $14,500 |
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
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Vanderbilt University students earn a median $91,565 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 94% graduate within six years.
Vanderbilt University majors questions
How many majors does Vanderbilt University offer?
Vanderbilt University offers 53 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Vanderbilt University?
Computer Science graduates from Vanderbilt University earn a median $160,021 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $14,500.
Which Vanderbilt University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $55,188 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 Vanderbilt University overview