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Yale University Majors Overview: Salary, Courses & Career Outcomes

Every major at Yale University with graduate salary, course catalog depth, and career preparation data.

#	Major	US Rank	Yale University Salary	National Median	Premium	Degrees/Year	Courses
1	Computer Science	—	$116,250	$75,000	+55%	159	—
2	Engineering	—	$111,600	$72,000	+55%	99	5
Featured Courses: NELC 0010: 0990 are first-year seminars, with enrollments capped at 18 NELC 3000: 3990 are more challenging and typically meet once a week NELC 4000: 4999 designate courses offered by visiting scholars or are courses related to the senior project NELC 0001: 2990. NELC 1000: 1999 range are introductory lecture courses, and NELC 2000–2999 are seminars with enrollment capped at 18
3	Mathematics & Statistics	—	$96,100	$62,000	+55%	100	—
4	Physical Sciences	—	$74,400	$48,000	+55%	54	1
Featured Courses: EPS 1000: 1400, with labs
5	Architecture	—	$74,400	$48,000	+55%	16	—
6	Social Sciences	—	$69,750	$45,000	+55%	326	—
7	Biological Sciences	—	$65,100	$42,000	+55%	169	—
8	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$65,100	$42,000	+55%	117	—
9	History	—	$62,000	$40,000	+55%	75	—
10	Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$62,000	$40,000	+55%	26	—
11	Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$58,900	$38,000	+55%	69	—
12	Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$58,900	$38,000	+55%	35	3
Featured Courses: SPAN 2200: 2999 are required, as are three courses numbered SPAN 3000 or higher GMAN 1100: 1590) correspond to Yale's L1 to L5 designation of elementary, intermediate, and advanced language courses GMAN 1600: level and 1700-level) are advanced L5 courses
13	Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$58,900	$38,000	+55%	20	—
14	Psychology	—	$55,800	$36,000	+55%	63	—
15	English Language & Literature	—	$55,800	$36,000	+55%	50	—
16	Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$54,250	$35,000	+55%	15	—
17	Visual & Performing Arts	—	$52,700	$34,000	+55%	56	—

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Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at Yale University

Highest-Earning Majors

Computer Science

$116,250/yr

Engineering

$111,600/yr

Mathematics & Statistics

$96,100/yr

Lowest-Earning Majors

Visual & Performing Arts

$52,700/yr

Liberal Arts & General Studies

$54,250/yr

English Language & Literature

$55,800/yr

Popular Majors at Yale University

The most popular fields of study, ranked by the number of degrees awarded.

Social Sciences

22.3%

Biological Sciences

10.9%

Computer Science

10.3%

Multidisciplinary

7.6%

Mathematics/Statistics

7.4%

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Yale University Majors FAQs

What are the most popular majors at Yale University?

Yale University's most popular majors by share of degrees awarded are: Social Sciences (22.3%), Biological Sciences (10.9%), Computer Science (10.3%). The full ranking by graduate salary is in the table above.

Which major at Yale University pays the most?

The highest-earning major at Yale University is Computer Science, with a median 4-year-out salary of $116,250 — well above the school-wide median of $100,533.

Are some majors at Yale University harder to get into than others?

Yes. Yale University's overall acceptance rate is 4.5%, but selective programs (computer science, business, engineering, nursing) often admit at lower rates than the school-wide average. Check program-specific admission stats where available.

Should I pick my major based on salary at Yale University?

Salary should be one factor, not the only one. Major choice impacts earnings (engineering and CS typically lead) but career fit, course interest, and graduation-rate within the major also matter. The salary table above shows the median pay by program at Yale University.