All W&J majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $19,700 | $61,972 | $27,000 |
| English | $37,046 | $50,646 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $27,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $29,926 | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | $26,677 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $59,401 | $83,516 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $50,402 | $72,305 | $27,000 |
| Business | $45,911 | $72,219 | $26,085 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,584 | $68,066 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $79,272 | — |
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 → 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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former W&J students earn a median $67,918 ten years after starting college, more than 81% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
W&J majors questions
How many majors does W&J offer?
Washington & Jefferson College offers 32 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at W&J?
Accounting graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn a median $83,516 four years after graduating, the highest of the 9 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which W&J majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $50,646 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 Washington & Jefferson College overview