In 2016, 1,284,061 bachelor’s degrees were awarded in the U.S – 43% were awarded to males and 57% were awarded to females.
Look below to see which top 10 bachelor’s degrees were most popular for each gender.
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degrees for Men
Total number of Bachelor’s Degrees earned by Men (2016): 548,527
| Rank | Degree Name | # of Degrees | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46,221 | 8% | |
| Accounting | 18,344 | 3% | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 17,869 | 3% | |
| Finance, General | 17,236 | 3% | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15,817 | 3% | |
| Psychology, General | 15,700 | 3% | |
| Economics, General | 14,807 | 3% | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11,685 | 2% | |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 11,295 | 2% | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 11,065 | 2% |
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Most Popular Bachelor’s Degrees for Women
Total number of Bachelor’s Degrees earned by Women (2016): 735,534
| Rank | Degree Name | # of Degrees | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 77,249 | 11% | |
| Psychology, General | 54,938 | 7% | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 40,893 | 6% | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 29,171 | 4% | |
| Accounting | 18,569 | 3% | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16,216 | 2% | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15,937 | 2% | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13,472 | 2% | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13,073 | 2% | |
| Social Work | 12,515 | 2% |
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