All YCP majors by area
- Business & Finance · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $46,890 | $79,444 | $25,812 |
| Management Information Systems | $44,936 | $77,328 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $54,054 | $69,548 | $26,395 |
| Marketing | $46,326 | $69,407 | $26,043 |
| Accounting | $56,583 | $67,405 | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $37,238 | $64,754 | $26,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | $47,046 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,469 | $91,052 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $67,814 | $77,358 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,739 | $57,918 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $45,569 | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,110 | $67,444 | $26,912 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $30,567 | $52,222 | — |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | $103,354 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,445 | $89,995 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $36,557 | $55,197 | $25,724 |
| Communications | $31,789 | $46,976 | $26,000 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,194 | $49,654 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $48,624 | $47,667 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $52,199 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $67,310 | $100,044 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | $25,000 |
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
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former YCP students earn a median $61,012 ten years after starting college, more than 45% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 64% graduate within six years.
YCP majors questions
How many majors does YCP offer?
York College of Pennsylvania offers 65 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at YCP?
Electrical Engineering graduates from York College of Pennsylvania earn a median $103,354 four years after graduating, the highest of the 26 majors with reported earnings.
Which YCP majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates earn the least: a median $40,692 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 York College of Pennsylvania overview