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Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 74 | $127,636 |
| Mathematics | 68 | $109,199 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 55 | — |
| Computer Science | 46 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 40 | $59,433 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 39 | $49,206 |
| History | 33 | $114,276 |
| Area Studies | 28 | $49,923 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 26 | — |
| Biology, General | 25 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 23 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 20 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 17 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 15 | — |
| Music | 14 | — |
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3 required essays
Prompt 1 Question: What do you see as the benefits of linking learning with leadership and/or service? In your response, please share with us a time where you have seen that benefit through your own experience.
Prompt 2 Question: In what ways could your unique experiences enhance our understanding of our nation and our world?
Prompt 3 Question: Tell us about an intellectual or creative passion you have pursued; what did you learn about yourself through that pursuit?
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.