All Whittier College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $26,317 | $55,536 | $25,000 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $32,139 | — | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $40,073 | $73,792 | $25,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,055 | $47,719 | $25,997 |
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
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Whittier College students earn a median $59,492 ten years after starting college, more than 40% of California colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.
Whittier College majors questions
How many majors does Whittier College offer?
Whittier College offers 31 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Whittier College?
Business Administration graduates from Whittier College earn a median $73,792 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which Whittier College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Human Development and Family Studies graduates earn the least: a median $44,877 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 Whittier College overview