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| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 158 | — |
| Economics | 126 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 108 | — |
| History | 73 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 70 | — |
| Operations Research | 69 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 56 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 46 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 42 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 40 | — |
| Physics | 39 | — |
| Mathematics | 37 | — |
| Philosophy | 33 | — |
| Sociology | 31 | — |
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6 required essays
As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests?
Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests.
Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you?
Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals?
What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?
What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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