All Villanova University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Engineering · 5
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Education · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $45,088 | $94,964 | $27,000 |
| English | $37,643 | $67,157 | $26,899 |
| History | $27,882 | $56,080 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $25,436 | $53,181 | $25,000 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $26,676 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $82,008 | $131,996 | $26,197 |
| Real Estate | $75,702 | $131,911 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | $82,212 | $123,614 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $77,966 | $120,207 | $25,858 |
| Management Information Systems | $78,703 | $118,712 | — |
| Business Administration | $61,307 | $114,211 | $27,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $76,606 | $109,642 | $27,000 |
| International Business | $74,529 | $103,700 | $22,250 |
| Marketing | $69,633 | $102,222 | $26,962 |
| Economics | $67,065 | $100,288 | $27,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $75,481 | $109,851 | $25,454 |
| Physical Sciences | — | $80,302 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $31,818 | $73,933 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $56,549 | $67,060 | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $94,228 | $119,137 | $26,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $90,302 | $117,229 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $72,379 | $103,601 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,962 | $97,556 | $25,995 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,525 | $81,038 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $52,294 | $81,497 | $26,456 |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $83,455 | $130,585 | $26,225 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $86,241 | $99,540 | $27,000 |
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
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% 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 Villanova University students earn a median $100,423 ten years after starting college, more than 97% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 92% graduate within six years.
Villanova University majors questions
How many majors does Villanova University offer?
Villanova University offers 52 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Villanova University?
Finance graduates from Villanova University earn a median $131,996 four years after graduating, the highest of the 28 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,197.
Which Villanova University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $53,181 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 Villanova University overview