The most popular undergraduate major at New York University is Finance followed by Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. A list of all 91 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for New York University graduates by major.
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 10 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 45 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 2 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 13 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 2 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 13 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 6 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Operations Research | 32 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 17 |
| Linguistics | 11 |
| Comparative Literature | 14 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 6 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 30 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 14 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 29 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 6 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 35 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 154 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 432 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 42 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | 210 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 78 |
| Biochemistry | 48 |
| Ecology | 56 |
| Neuroscience | 45 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 58 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 11 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 7 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 56 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 13 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 41 |
| Physics | 18 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 230 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 67 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Social Work | 54 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 7 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 80 |
| Anthropology | 63 |
| Archeology | 12 |
| Economics | 413 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 35 |
| Political Science and Government | 251 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 39 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 28 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| East Asian Studies | 24 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 11 |
| Latin American Studies | 7 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 20 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 10 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 33 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 449 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 393 |
| Photography | 40 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 97 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 57 |
| Music | 10 |
| Music Performance | 85 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 78 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 19 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 69 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 16 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 221 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 143 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 5 |
| Accounting | 192 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 56 |
| Finance | 707 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 11 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 35 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 38 |
| Real Estate | 9 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 135 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 128 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 168 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 290 |
| Journalism | 274 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 15 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193900 IPEDS survey data for New York University.