Top Ranked Programs
Union College's program mix is anchored in Social Sciences, a signature that shapes both the institution's academic identity and graduate outcomes. The largest programs by enrollment include Economics with 98 graduates, Political Science with 47 graduates, and Biology, General with 46 graduates. Across 27 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, creating a portfolio that balances breadth with focused strength in quantitative and analytical fields. The highest-earning programs at Union College reflect the institution's emphasis on applied social sciences and professional preparation. Economics leads with median earnings of $99,783 four years after enrollment across 98 graduates, followed by Biology, General with $87,208 and Biomedical/Medical Engineering with $86,182. These programs cluster in fields where graduates enter the workforce directly—business, economics, engineering, and finance—rather than pursuing graduate or professional school. The earnings pattern reflects strong employer demand in the Northeast and the institution's location in a region with robust financial services and technology sectors. Union College's program-mix distribution across Social Sciences (accounting for 29% of graduates), Engineering (14%), and other STEM fields (5%) creates a distinctive profile for a private liberal arts–oriented institution. The concentration in social sciences and professional fields supports both the institution's career-focused positioning and the earnings outcomes visible in the top programs. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand.