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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary
Every major at University of North Carolina ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.
| # | Major | US Rank | University of North Carolina Salary | National Median | Premium | Degrees/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | — | $101,250 | $75,000 | +35% | 411 |
| 2 | Engineering | — | $97,200 | $72,000 | +35% | 149 |
| 3 | Mathematics & Statistics | — | $83,700 | $62,000 | +35% | 201 |
| 4 | Business | #16 | $74,250 | $55,000 | +35% | 478 |
| 5 | Health Professions | #2 | $70,200 | $52,000 | +35% | 307 |
| 6 | Physical Sciences | — | $64,800 | $48,000 | +35% | 138 |
| 7 | Social Sciences | #12 | $60,750 | $45,000 | +35% | 628 |
| 8 | Biological Sciences | — | $56,700 | $42,000 | +35% | 670 |
| 9 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $56,700 | $42,000 | +35% | 466 |
| 10 | Communication & Journalism | — | $54,000 | $40,000 | +35% | 453 |
| 11 | Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $54,000 | $40,000 | +35% | 99 |
| 12 | History | — | $54,000 | $40,000 | +35% | 68 |
| 13 | Education | #4 | $51,300 | $38,000 | +35% | 114 |
| 14 | Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $51,300 | $38,000 | +35% | 92 |
| 15 | Public Administration & Social Services | — | $51,300 | $38,000 | +35% | 88 |
| 16 | Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $51,300 | $38,000 | +35% | 39 |
| 17 | Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $51,300 | $38,000 | +35% | 25 |
| 18 | English Language & Literature | — | $48,600 | $36,000 | +35% | 107 |
| 19 | Parks, Recreation & Fitness | — | $47,250 | $35,000 | +35% | 287 |
| 20 | Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $47,250 | $35,000 | +35% | 53 |
| 21 | Liberal Arts & General Studies | — | $47,250 | $35,000 | +35% | 15 |
| 22 | Visual & Performing Arts | — | $45,900 | $34,000 | +35% | 63 |
What Students Study at University of North Carolina
Percentage of bachelor's degrees by field.
Social Sciences
15.5%
Biological Sciences
11.5%
Multidisciplinary
9.3%
Communication
8.1%
Computer Science
7.8%
Business/Marketing
7.7%
Parks/Recreation
5.7%
Mathematics/Statistics
5.4%
Health Professions
4.8%
Physical Sciences
2.8%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
2.7%
English/Literature
2.6%
Public Administration
2.4%
Engineering
2.3%
Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at University of North Carolina
Highest-Earning Majors
Computer Science
$101,250/yr
Engineering
$97,200/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$83,700/yr
Lowest-Earning Majors
Visual & Performing Arts
$45,900/yr
Liberal Arts & General Studies
$47,250/yr
Family & Consumer Sciences
$47,250/yr
More About University of North Carolina
Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. University of North Carolina is not affiliated with DeepColleges.