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Fields of study

Graduate earnings, debt, and linked careers for 428 fields of study, grouped by the federal Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).

Highest early earnings for bachelor's graduates

FieldNational median earnings, 1 yr after bachelor'sPrograms
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering CIP 14.22$117,36426
Marine Transportation CIP 49.03$105,73139
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.14$103,68721
Operations Research CIP 14.37$97,87675
Petroleum Engineering CIP 14.25$91,91579
Paper Science and Engineering CIP 14.40$87,9268
Mining and Mineral Engineering CIP 14.21$84,93453
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing CIP 51.38$84,0934,782
Electrical and Computer Engineering CIP 14.47$84,05678
Computer Engineering CIP 14.09$83,729749
Energy Systems Engineering CIP 14.48$82,76839
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering CIP 14.10$82,4311,000
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.

All fields

CIPFieldProgramsBachelor's median earnings, 1 yr
01.00Agriculture, General287$43,778
01.01Agricultural Business and Management660$54,084
01.02Agricultural Mechanization135$61,865
01.03Agricultural Production Operations499$40,871
01.04Agricultural and Food Products Processing40$71,841
01.05Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services120$33,298
01.06Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services507$48,512
01.07International Agriculture25$41,655
01.08Agricultural Public Services87$45,991
01.09Animal Sciences341$37,766
01.10Food Science and Technology327$55,086
01.11Plant Sciences330$44,457
01.12Soil Sciences86$48,415
01.13Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs75$33,068
01.80Veterinary Medicine66n/a
01.81Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences88$44,847
01.82Veterinary Administrative Services4n/a
01.83Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians404$37,416
01.99Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other67$51,245
03.01Natural Resources Conservation and Research1,705$40,925
03.02Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy378$43,384
03.03Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management54$37,818
03.05Forestry268$46,339
03.06Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management163$34,340
03.99Natural Resources and Conservation, Other43$36,547
04.02Architecture297$55,143
04.03City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning263$51,962
04.04Environmental Design92$47,323
04.05Interior Architecture76$49,118
04.06Landscape Architecture131$59,874
04.08Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation45$46,764
04.09Architectural Sciences and Technology359$58,941
04.10Real Estate Development29$65,984
04.99Architecture and Related Services, Other44$42,738
05.01Area Studies863$38,972
05.02Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1,154$38,739
05.99Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other23$45,787
09.01Communication and Media Studies2,156$42,882
09.04Journalism744$41,953
09.07Radio, Television, and Digital Communication1,005$37,545
09.09Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication967$47,943
09.10Publishing55$34,293
09.99Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other153$40,061
10.01Communications Technologies/Technicians81$27,797
10.02Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians560$34,374
10.03Graphic Communications656$29,510
10.99Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other46$38,116
11.01Computer and Information Sciences, General2,993$70,762
11.02Computer Programming1,023$63,496
11.03Data Processing234$56,601
11.04Information Science/Studies821$65,798
11.05Computer Systems Analysis164$65,104
11.06Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications173n/a
11.07Computer Science1,780$80,182
11.08Computer Software and Media Applications1,233$48,533
11.09Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications995$59,944
11.10Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2,392$69,677
11.99Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other167$65,410
12.03Funeral Service and Mortuary Science111$47,611
12.04Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services1,912n/a
12.05Culinary Arts and Related Services1,098$41,017
12.06Casino Operations and Services1n/a
12.99Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other12n/a
13.01Education, General1,566$44,614
13.02Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education294$52,960
13.03Curriculum and Instruction830$42,218
13.04Educational Administration and Supervision2,065$41,124
13.05Educational/Instructional Media Design667$49,005
13.06Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research298$39,674
13.07International and Comparative Education57$55,930
13.09Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education126$31,899
13.10Special Education and Teaching2,086$46,673
13.11Student Counseling and Personnel Services827n/a
13.12Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3,758$44,159
13.13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2,540$45,328
13.14Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language810$36,625
13.15Teaching Assistants/Aides313n/a
13.99Education, Other555$40,204
14.01Engineering, General1,072$72,868
14.02Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering238$78,673
14.03Agricultural Engineering110$71,049
14.04Architectural Engineering61$76,844
14.05Biomedical/Medical Engineering599$70,896
14.06Ceramic Sciences and Engineering14$76,319
14.07Chemical Engineering532$80,826
14.08Civil Engineering785$72,789
14.09Computer Engineering749$83,729
14.10Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering1,000$82,431
14.11Engineering Mechanics57$73,650
14.12Engineering Physics195$71,501
14.13Engineering Science139$72,248
14.14Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering325$68,044
14.18Materials Engineering301$75,940
14.19Mechanical Engineering960$76,194
14.20Metallurgical Engineering27$79,926
14.21Mining and Mineral Engineering53$84,934
14.22Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering26$117,364
14.23Nuclear Engineering101$77,686
14.24Ocean Engineering35$74,149
14.25Petroleum Engineering79$91,915
14.27Systems Engineering230$82,292
14.28Textile Sciences and Engineering10$54,178
14.32Polymer/Plastics Engineering37$75,145
14.33Construction Engineering89$78,954
14.34Forest Engineering6$59,203
14.35Industrial Engineering355$79,132
14.36Manufacturing Engineering141$75,888
14.37Operations Research75$97,876
14.38Surveying Engineering36$64,206
14.39Geological/Geophysical Engineering49$67,287
14.40Paper Science and Engineering8$87,926
14.41Electromechanical Engineering11$80,807
14.42Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering173$80,555
14.43Biochemical Engineering13$71,362
14.44Engineering Chemistry3n/a
14.45Biological/Biosystems Engineering54$66,967
14.47Electrical and Computer Engineering78$84,056
14.48Energy Systems Engineering39$82,768
14.99Engineering, Other287$75,133
15.00Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General409$66,818
15.01Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians142$66,616
15.02Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians224$68,112
15.03Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians939$72,426
15.04Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians877$75,335
15.05Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians541$58,039
15.06Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians971$68,608
15.07Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians268$73,581
15.08Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians500$70,230
15.09Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians79$51,032
15.10Construction Engineering Technology/Technician259$77,872
15.11Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians190$67,627
15.12Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians365$67,260
15.13Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians980$62,497
15.14Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician21$103,687
15.15Engineering-Related Fields388$73,960
15.16Nanotechnology51n/a
15.17Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians326$77,937
15.99Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other181$67,011
16.01Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services952$33,703
16.02African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6n/a
16.03East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics305$36,286
16.04Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics215$41,787
16.05Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics519$39,364
16.06Modern Greek Language and Literature6n/a
16.07South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics9n/a
16.08Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7n/a
16.09Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1,479$40,236
16.10American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics37n/a
16.11Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics179$43,178
16.12Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics438$33,198
16.13Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics11n/a
16.14Southeast Asian and Australasian/Pacific Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics10n/a
16.15Turkic, Uralic-Altaic, Caucasian, and Central Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5n/a
16.16American Sign Language347$37,521
16.17Second Language Learning23n/a
16.99Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other111$36,977
19.01Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General172$38,356
19.02Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services37$46,320
19.04Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies47$43,742
19.05Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services457$38,952
19.06Housing and Human Environments50$48,638
19.07Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services1,841$38,488
19.09Apparel and Textiles232$44,102
19.10Work and Family Studies2n/a
19.99Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other12$37,801
21.01Reserved4n/a
22.00Non-Professional Legal Studies392$44,728
22.01Law410$38,280
22.02Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies394$47,863
22.03Legal Support Services1,099$43,568
22.99Legal Professions and Studies, Other179$44,440
23.01English Language and Literature, General2,408$36,147
23.13Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies1,305$35,087
23.14Literature185$35,235
23.99English Language and Literature/Letters, Other134$33,804
24.01Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3,778$42,801
25.01Library Science and Administration162$32,774
25.03Library and Archives Assisting65n/a
25.99Library Science, Other29n/a
26.01Biology, General2,733$36,562
26.02Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology1,140$43,049
26.03Botany/Plant Biology162$36,829
26.04Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences381$41,457
26.05Microbiological Sciences and Immunology408$41,538
26.07Zoology/Animal Biology259$33,118
26.08Genetics221$41,098
26.09Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences537$35,467
26.10Pharmacology and Toxicology249$46,329
26.11Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology413$62,548
26.12Biotechnology369$49,893
26.13Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology691$34,501
26.14Molecular Medicine27n/a
26.15Neurobiology and Neurosciences635$37,389
26.99Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other288$39,104
27.01Mathematics2,171$52,843
27.03Applied Mathematics687$66,131
27.05Statistics600$68,688
27.06Applied Statistics60$62,525
27.99Mathematics and Statistics, Other74$69,615
28.01Air Force ROTC, Air Science and Operations1n/a
28.03Army ROTC, Military Science and Operations1n/a
28.05Military Science and Operational Studies2$71,429
28.06Security Policy and Strategy7n/a
28.07Military Economics and Management1n/a
29.02Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations152$60,050
29.03Military Applied Sciences19n/a
29.04Military Systems and Maintenance Technology11$81,792
29.06Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management1n/a
29.99Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other15n/a
30.00Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General615$41,297
30.01Biological and Physical Sciences468$39,311
30.05Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution185$41,300
30.06Systems Science and Theory95$67,084
30.08Mathematics and Computer Science139$76,818
30.10Biopsychology31$39,345
30.11Gerontology278$42,094
30.12Historic Preservation and Conservation153$31,353
30.13Medieval and Renaissance Studies112$26,921
30.14Museology/Museum Studies158$30,075
30.15Science, Technology and Society115$47,447
30.16Accounting and Computer Science18n/a
30.17Behavioral Sciences214$39,719
30.18Natural Sciences191$39,088
30.19Nutrition Sciences370$36,429
30.20International/Globalization Studies590$42,221
30.21Holocaust and Related Studies23n/a
30.22Classical and Ancient Studies116$33,774
30.23Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies198$35,131
30.25Cognitive Science129$48,492
30.26Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis92$40,083
30.27Human Biology53$36,711
30.28Dispute Resolution71n/a
30.29Maritime Studies13$38,741
30.30Computational Science178$75,740
30.31Human Computer Interaction95$40,091
30.32Marine Sciences66$38,130
30.33Sustainability Studies443$44,710
30.34Anthrozoology7n/a
30.35Climate Science25n/a
30.36Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature6n/a
30.37Design for Human Health2n/a
30.38Earth Systems Science14$44,413
30.39Economics and Computer Science13n/a
30.40Economics and Foreign Language/Literature1n/a
30.41Environmental Geosciences19$41,338
30.42Geoarcheaology7n/a
30.43Geobiology1n/a
30.44Geography and Environmental Studies137$40,570
30.45History and Language/Literature6n/a
30.46History and Political Science27$33,924
30.47Linguistics and Anthropology8n/a
30.48Linguistics and Computer Science5n/a
30.49Mathematical Economics14n/a
30.50Mathematics and Atmospheric/Oceanic Science1n/a
30.51Philosophy, Politics, and Economics26$45,916
30.52Digital Humanities and Textual Studies37n/a
30.53Thanatology6n/a
30.70Data Science486$76,968
30.71Data Analytics597$66,895
30.99Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1,311$47,819
31.01Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies221$40,789
31.03Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management249$39,350
31.05Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2,371$37,216
31.06Outdoor Education72$33,572
31.99Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other43$39,127
32.01Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education30n/a
33.01Citizenship Activities9n/a
34.01Health-Related Knowledge and Skills42$42,866
35.01Interpersonal and Social Skills3n/a
36.01Leisure and Recreational Activities68$30,597
36.02Noncommercial Vehicle Operation2n/a
37.01Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement3n/a
38.00Philosophy and Religious Studies, General103$32,431
38.01Philosophy1,394$37,154
38.02Religion/Religious Studies1,220$28,307
38.99Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other70$31,918
39.02Bible/Biblical Studies545$38,041
39.03Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology250$29,880
39.04Religious Education228$36,920
39.05Religious Music and Worship242$35,829
39.06Theological and Ministerial Studies1,119$36,786
39.07Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries522$35,268
39.08Religious Institution Administration and Law8n/a
39.99Theology and Religious Vocations, Other241$36,157
40.01Physical Sciences, General249$49,783
40.02Astronomy and Astrophysics267$41,014
40.04Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology209$44,128
40.05Chemistry2,085$47,486
40.06Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences1,075$45,534
40.08Physics1,503$52,079
40.10Materials Sciences127$75,777
40.11Physics and Astronomy8$39,054
40.99Physical Sciences, Other76$51,413
41.00Science Technologies/Technicians, General42$64,275
41.01Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians178$62,001
41.02Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians33n/a
41.03Physical Science Technologies/Technicians146n/a
41.99Science Technologies/Technicians, Other123$58,441
42.01Psychology, General2,548$37,251
42.27Research and Experimental Psychology594$38,319
42.28Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology1,751$40,105
42.99Psychology, Other201$40,236
43.01Criminal Justice and Corrections3,464$43,365
43.02Fire Protection833$80,581
43.03Homeland Security616$58,220
43.04Security Science and Technology826$46,655
43.99Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other161$52,393
44.00Human Services, General781$41,637
44.02Community Organization and Advocacy250$45,679
44.04Public Administration892$50,470
44.05Public Policy Analysis485$53,031
44.07Social Work1,527$41,160
44.99Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other137$46,100
45.01Social Sciences, General764$43,758
45.02Anthropology1,010$34,245
45.03Archeology171$30,319
45.04Criminology388$42,035
45.05Demography45n/a
45.06Economics1,519$60,917
45.07Geography and Cartography1,164$44,734
45.09International Relations and National Security Studies745$45,779
45.10Political Science and Government1,905$43,306
45.11Sociology1,734$40,712
45.12Urban Studies/Affairs196$46,328
45.13Sociology and Anthropology72$37,664
45.15Geography and Anthropology1n/a
45.99Social Sciences, Other244$43,502
46.00Construction Trades, General175n/a
46.01Mason/Masonry67n/a
46.02Carpenters365n/a
46.03Electrical and Power Transmission Installers913n/a
46.04Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection593$75,419
46.05Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services264n/a
46.99Construction Trades, Other60$69,823
47.00Mechanics and Repairers, General23n/a
47.01Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians574$28,052
47.02Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)967n/a
47.03Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians588n/a
47.04Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians63n/a
47.06Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians1,620$71,209
47.07Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians26n/a
47.99Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other70n/a
48.00Precision Production Trades, General12n/a
48.03Leatherworking and Upholstery11n/a
48.05Precision Metal Working1,546n/a
48.07Woodworking109$33,155
48.08Boilermaking/Boilermaker5n/a
48.99Precision Production, Other21n/a
49.01Air Transportation431$55,780
49.02Ground Transportation355$24,526
49.03Marine Transportation39$105,731
49.99Transportation and Materials Moving, Other13n/a
50.01Visual and Performing Arts, General763$30,671
50.02Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry35$24,265
50.03Dance513$28,513
50.04Design and Applied Arts2,026$39,422
50.05Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1,624$29,768
50.06Film/Video and Photographic Arts1,128$31,110
50.07Fine and Studio Arts2,156$31,108
50.09Music2,319$33,156
50.10Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management508$37,052
50.11Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art13n/a
50.99Visual and Performing Arts, Other140$34,413
51.00Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General1,322$40,940
51.01Chiropractic28n/a
51.02Communication Disorders Sciences and Services995$32,846
51.04Dentistry103n/a
51.05Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences147$73,587
51.06Dental Support Services and Allied Professions1,188$69,638
51.07Health and Medical Administrative Services3,624$50,300
51.08Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services2,418$47,668
51.09Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions3,171$69,634
51.10Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions1,373$69,014
51.11Health/Medical Preparatory Programs684$36,985
51.12Medicine311$36,015
51.14Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies188n/a
51.15Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions1,758$41,521
51.16Nursing1n/a
51.17Optometry35n/a
51.18Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions116n/a
51.20Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration549$58,869
51.22Public Health1,807$42,733
51.23Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions1,435$38,781
51.26Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies147n/a
51.27Medical Illustration and Informatics332$49,283
51.31Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services501$39,341
51.32Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities592$42,366
51.33Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems200$36,347
51.34Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services21$43,799
51.35Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services596n/a
51.36Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education37$38,528
51.37Energy and Biologically Based Therapies13n/a
51.38Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4,782$84,093
51.39Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants1,557$28,357
51.99Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other461$44,416
52.01Business/Commerce, General1,632$54,795
52.02Business Administration, Management and Operations6,479$55,206
52.03Accounting and Related Services3,996$60,798
52.04Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1,547$46,606
52.05Business/Corporate Communications116$50,777
52.06Business/Managerial Economics340$56,982
52.07Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1,370$47,020
52.08Finance and Financial Management Services1,547$63,115
52.09Hospitality Administration/Management1,114$46,331
52.10Human Resources Management and Services1,495$55,804
52.11International Business854$56,014
52.12Management Information Systems and Services867$65,673
52.13Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods1,223$68,249
52.14Marketing1,885$52,121
52.15Real Estate410$62,470
52.16Taxation167n/a
52.17Insurance156$67,182
52.18General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations532$58,823
52.19Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations286$48,389
52.20Construction Management287$75,379
52.21Telecommunications Management23n/a
52.99Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other366$54,462
53.01High School/Secondary Diploma Programs2n/a
53.02High School/Secondary Certificate Programs2n/a
54.01History2,392$38,156
60.01Dental Residency/Fellowship Programs6n/a
60.03Veterinary Residency/Fellowship Programs1n/a
60.07Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Programs3n/a
60.09Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Programs1n/a
61.01Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs2n/a
61.02Multiple-Pathway Medical Fellowship Programs2n/a
61.08Internal Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs1n/a
61.24Psychiatry Residency/Fellowship Programs1n/a