The most popular undergraduate major at Washington University in St Louis is Psychology followed by Economics and Biology/Biological Sciences. A list of all 91 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Washington University in St Louis graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Information Science/Studies | 1 |
Computer Science | 51 |
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 4 |
Education |
Graduates |
Education | 15 |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 2 |
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 75 |
Chemical Engineering | 31 |
Civil Engineering | 11 |
Computer Engineering | 8 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 |
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
Mechanical Engineering | 58 |
Systems Engineering | 20 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Linguistics | 2 |
Comparative Literature | 2 |
Chinese Language and Literature | 7 |
Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 |
Iranian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
French Language and Literature | 16 |
Italian Language and Literature | 2 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 53 |
Arabic Language and Literature | 3 |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 5 |
Writing | 2 |
General Literature | 54 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 102 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 22 |
Environmental Biology | 1 |
Neuroscience | 21 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 51 |
Applied Mathematics | 1 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Environmental Studies | 43 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Ancient Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 69 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 17 |
Philosophy, Other | 1 |
Religion/Religious Studies | 7 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
Architecture | 41 |
Architectural Technology/Technician | 5 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 18 |
Chemistry, Other | 15 |
Geology/Earth Science | 11 |
Physics | 18 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 160 |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Anthropology | 82 |
Archeology | 3 |
Economics | 126 |
International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
Political Science and Government | 100 |
Urban Studies/Affairs | 10 |
Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
American/United States Studies/Civilization | 5 |
East Asian Studies | 6 |
European Studies/Civilization | 3 |
Latin American Studies | 18 |
Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
Area Studies, Other | 36 |
African-American/Black Studies | 11 |
Women's Studies | 25 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Dance | 6 |
Design and Visual Communications | 21 |
Fashion/Apparel Design | 6 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 16 |
Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 19 |
Photography | 7 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 22 |
Painting | 4 |
Sculpture | 6 |
Printmaking | 14 |
Music | 9 |
Health Professions | 1 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 16 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 |
Accounting | 31 |
Business/Managerial Economics | 21 |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 23 |
Finance | 96 |
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 20 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 67 |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 84 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 52 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 2 |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 5 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179867 IPEDS survey data for Washington University in St Louis.