The most popular undergraduate major at Carleton College is Biology/Biological Sciences followed by International Relations and Affairs and Economics. A list of all 36 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Carleton College graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 19 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 4 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 31 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 49 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 31 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 11 |
| Islamic Studies | 1 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 17 |
| Physics | 27 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 31 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Economics | 42 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 43 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| Political Economy | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 19 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 10 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 5 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Area Studies, Other | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 19 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 |
| Music | 5 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 31 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173258 IPEDS survey data for Carleton College.