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What Are the Most Popular Majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

The popularity of a college major reflects a university's specific academic strengths and faculty funding. At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, thousands of students declare these top majors every year.

Top Majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Based on the number of bachelor's degrees conferred annually, these are the most popular fields of study on campus:

  1. Computer Science. (389 graduates)
  2. Mechanical Engineering. (141 graduates)
  3. Mathematics. (139 graduates)
  4. Electrical, Electronics, & Communications Engineering. (87 graduates)
  5. Physics. (79 graduates)
  6. Cognitive Science. (61 graduates)
  7. Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical/Space Engineering. (57 graduates)
  8. Biomedical/Medical Engineering. (54 graduates)
  9. Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods. (49 graduates)
  10. Economics & Computer Science. (47 graduates)