The most popular undergraduate major at Wellesley College is Economics followed by Political Science and Government and English Language and Literature. A list of all 50 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Wellesley College graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Comparative Literature | 4 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 7 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 25 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 26 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 54 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 31 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Neuroscience | 31 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 17 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 21 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 6 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architecture | 13 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Astrophysics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Physics | 7 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 54 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 8 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Economics | 93 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 19 |
| Political Science and Government | 79 |
| Sociology | 15 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 14 |
| East Asian Studies | 9 |
| Latin American Studies | 7 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 8 |
| Russian Studies | 4 |
| South Asian Studies | 2 |
| French Studies | 4 |
| Italian Studies | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 20 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 13 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 9 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 22 |
| Music | 6 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 20 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168218 IPEDS survey data for Wellesley College.