All Vassar College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,316 | $61,359 | $18,652 |
| English | $24,614 | $60,461 | $19,000 |
| History | $38,461 | $59,814 | $19,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $28,999 | $54,839 | $19,000 |
| Area Studies | $22,741 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,802 | $45,359 | $19,000 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $45,599 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $52,085 | — | $19,000 |
| Neuroscience | $41,752 | — | $16,000 |
| Physics | — | — | $16,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $19,790 | $63,418 | $18,985 |
| Film and Photography | $28,028 | $42,956 | $17,993 |
| Theatre | $19,339 | $40,165 | $20,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $79,845 | $102,584 | $19,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $23,270 | $58,163 | $18,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $80,037 | $124,469 | $17,037 |
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 and Information Sciences → 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
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
Across all majors, former Vassar College students earn a median $71,366 ten years after starting college, more than 76% of New York colleges we cover. 91% graduate within six years.
Vassar College majors questions
How many majors does Vassar College offer?
Vassar College offers 41 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Vassar College?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Vassar College earn a median $124,469 four years after graduating, the highest of the 16 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,037.
Which Vassar College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $40,165 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 Vassar College overview