Top Ranked Programs
Ursinus College's program mix is anchored in Biological Sciences — a signature that shapes both the institution's academic identity and graduate outcomes. The largest programs by enrollment are Economics with 46 graduates, Biology, General with 43 graduates, Communication and Media Studies with 39 graduates, and Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences with 30 graduates. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 308 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with the institution's liberal arts research focus. The highest-earning programs at Ursinus College reflect strength in applied and quantitative fields. Economics leads with median earnings of $75,573 four years after enrollment across 46 graduates, followed by Communication and Media Studies with $61,017 and 39 graduates. Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences delivers $59,415 for 30 graduates, and Biology, General reaches $58,659 across 43 graduates. These outcomes demonstrate that Ursinus College produces competitive earnings across its most popular fields, with particular strength in programs that combine analytical rigor with direct labor-market application. The institution's program portfolio reflects a liberal arts college positioning where Social Sciences represents 21% of degrees, Arts accounts for 4%, and other STEM fields comprises 4%. This distribution supports both graduate-school-dependent pathways — particularly within Biological Sciences where many graduates continue to advanced study in medicine, research, or doctoral programs — and direct-to-workforce outcomes in fields like business and applied sciences. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Ursinus College's dominant program families align with national labor-market trends and employer demand.