The most popular undergraduate major at Stanford University is Human Biology followed by Biology/Biological Sciences and Economics. A list of all 58 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Stanford University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 87 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Chemical Engineering | 23 |
| Civil Engineering | 21 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 43 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 4 |
| Materials Engineering | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 56 |
| Engineering, Other | 106 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 64 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 5 |
| Comparative Literature | 8 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 58 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 4 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 124 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 37 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 20 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Science, Technology and Society | 60 |
| Cognitive Science | 21 |
| Human Biology | 191 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 22 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 5 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 40 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 4 |
| Physics | 25 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 72 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Policy Analysis | 26 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Economics | 120 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 103 |
| Political Science and Government | 72 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 21 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 15 |
| East Asian Studies | 8 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 14 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 13 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 11 |
| Music | 11 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 56 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 43 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=243744 IPEDS survey data for Stanford University.