Top Ranked Programs
Denison University's program mix is anchored in the social sciences, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college. Economics is the largest program with 77 graduates, followed by Communication and Media Studies, International Business, Research Psychology, and Biology, General. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 670 students annually, the institution's strength concentrates in humanities and social-science fields, with Social Sciences representing 21% of graduates and Business accounting for 8%. The highest-earning programs at Denison University reflect the liberal arts emphasis on analytical and professional pathways. Economics graduates earn median earnings of $97,394 four years after enrollment, while Communication and Media Studies graduates earn $66,730 and Education, General graduates earn $65,429. These outcomes reflect both the quality of instruction and the labor-market positioning of fields that emphasize quantitative reasoning, communication, and professional preparation. Biology, General rounds out the top earners with graduates earning $55,654. Most of Denison University's strongest programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional careers immediately after completion. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with national labor-market demand and wage trends in the social sciences and professional fields.