Top 10 majors

Watch the video to see how the graduates' first majors break down.

By Aaron Moger, University Communications , Monday, May 7th, 2018

Spring Commencement at UNC-Chapel Hill recognizes the accomplishments of more than 6,000 Carolina students, including 3,886 undergraduates.

Here’s a look at the number of graduates for the most popular majors for the Class of 2018. These numbers reflect first majors only.

Biology: 386
Psychology: 325
Media and Journalism: 312
Business Administration: 288
Exercise and Sport Science: 249
Economics: 245
Political Science: 169
Chemistry: 148
Computer Science: 147
Global Studies: 106

These numbers are as of May 4.

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