All William & Mary majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | — | $75,423 | $16,750 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $38,590 | $70,523 | $18,929 |
| Area Studies | $53,779 | $68,909 | $15,250 |
| History | $31,595 | $63,632 | $17,750 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $40,260 | $60,177 | $20,500 |
| English | $40,697 | $57,616 | $19,500 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $60,494 | $87,170 | $20,750 |
| Chemistry | $35,130 | $78,270 | $19,500 |
| Physics | — | $77,863 | $20,000 |
| Neuroscience | $34,496 | $52,161 | $16,378 |
| Biology | $29,851 | $49,644 | $16,681 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | $29,752 | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $75,038 | $111,366 | $19,812 |
| Economics | $65,603 | $105,467 | $19,678 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $84,956 | $127,851 | $19,794 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,114 | $68,992 | $21,413 |
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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former William & Mary students earn a median $73,490 ten years after starting college, more than 82% of Virginia colleges we cover. 89% graduate within six years.
William & Mary majors questions
How many majors does William & Mary offer?
William & Mary 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 William & Mary?
Computer Science graduates from William & Mary earn a median $127,851 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,794.
Which William & Mary majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $49,644 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 William & Mary overview