All Willamette University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Arts & Design · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Business & Finance · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $32,863 | $50,060 | $20,250 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | $22,555 | — | $18,750 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $27,044 | — | $21,511 |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $44,870 | — |
| Studio Art | — | $32,256 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $89,506 | $22,989 |
| Chemistry | — | $79,592 | $20,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,697 | $54,657 | $22,511 |
| Biology | $25,100 | $45,197 | $24,870 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $45,993 | $63,255 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $59,337 | $25,343 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,077 | $100,650 | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $31,472 | $70,412 | $26,000 |
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
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% 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 Willamette University students earn a median $56,911 ten years after starting college, more than 40% of Oregon colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
Willamette University majors questions
How many majors does Willamette University offer?
Willamette University offers 40 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.
What is the highest-paying major at Willamette University?
Computer Science graduates from Willamette University earn a median $100,650 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings.
Which Willamette University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $32,256 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 Willamette University overview