The most popular undergraduate major at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is Biology/Biological Sciences followed by Psychology and Mass Communication/Media Studies. A list of all 64 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 |
| Computer Science | 27 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 54 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 25 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 24 |
| Linguistics | 31 |
| Comparative Literature | 11 |
| Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 6 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 179 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 17 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 211 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 12 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 456 |
| Biostatistics | 12 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 95 |
| Applied Mathematics | 27 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 39 |
| Environmental Science | 44 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 84 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 228 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 67 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 50 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 132 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 13 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 19 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 439 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Policy Analysis | 100 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Economics | 342 |
| Geography | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 368 |
| Sociology | 130 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 27 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 54 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 6 |
| Latin American Studies | 24 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Area Studies, Other | 237 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 39 |
| Women's Studies | 24 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 37 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 49 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 24 |
| Music | 15 |
| Music Performance | 33 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 36 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 14 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 19 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 45 |
| Environmental Health | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 222 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 368 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 74 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 284 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 257 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 392 |
| Radio and Television | 3 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199120 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.