Majors & Minors

Cornell students choose from 35 majors, 25 minors, and 11 pre-professional programs. Many choose to pursue in-depth multiple interests, perhaps combining a minor with a major. Don’t see the major you’d like to pursue? Design your own, as Cornell students sometimes do.

Most majors are housed in academic departments, though some are interdisciplinary, involving courses and faculty from multiple departments. Regardless of the major you choose, you’ll have many opportunities to explore the breadth as well as depth of our liberal arts curriculum.

Majors  |  Minors  |  Pre-professional Programs 

Majors

Archaeology
Art

Biochemistry &
   Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Economics & Business
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
French
Geology
German
History
International Relations
Kinesiology
Latin American Studies
Mathematics
Medieval &
   Early Modern Studies
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religion
Russian
Russian Studies
Secondary Education
Sociology
Sociology & Anthropology
Spanish
Theatre
Women’s Studies
   

Minors

Anthropology
Art (Studio)
Art History
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computer Science
English
French
Geology
German
German Studies
Latin American Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religion
Russian
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Women's Studies
   

Pre-Professional Programs

Architecture
Dentistry
Education
Engineering
Forestry &
   Environmental Management
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Social Work/Human Services
Theology
Veterinary Medicine 
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