All Whitman College majors by area
- Science & Math · 14
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biology | $28,538 | — | $18,080 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | $25,574 | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $46,832 | $88,393 | $17,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former Whitman College students earn a median $67,589 ten years after starting college, more than 84% of Washington colleges we cover. 81% graduate within six years.
Whitman College majors questions
How many majors does Whitman College offer?
Whitman College offers 46 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Whitman College?
Economics graduates from Whitman College earn a median $88,393 four years after graduating, the highest of the 3 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,500.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Whitman College overview