All Washington and Lee University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $100,087 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $76,627 | $121,699 | — |
| Accounting | $81,625 | $118,946 | $16,750 |
| Economics | $71,737 | $115,837 | $23,399 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
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 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
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 Washington and Lee University students earn a median $94,810 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Virginia colleges we cover. 94% graduate within six years.
Washington and Lee University majors questions
How many majors does Washington and Lee University offer?
Washington and Lee University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Washington and Lee University?
Business Administration graduates from Washington and Lee University earn a median $121,699 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings.
Which Washington and Lee University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Political Science graduates earn the least: a median $95,190 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 and Lee University overview