Major salaries and careers
A guide to 93 university majors: approximate starting and mid-career monthly salary in SAR, the jobs each leads to, and market demand under Vision 2030.
Health
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MBBS) | 14,000 | 30,000 | High |
| Dentistry | 12,000 | 24,000 | Medium |
| Pharmacy (PharmD) | 9,000 | 16,000 | Medium |
| Optometry | 8,500 | 15,000 | Medium |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | 8,000 | 14,000 | Medium |
| Physical Therapy | 8,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Public Health | 7,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Anesthesia Technology | 7,000 | 12,500 | High |
| Clinical Nutrition | 7,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Nursing | 7,000 | 12,000 | High |
| Radiological Sciences | 8,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Respiratory Therapy | 7,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) | 6,500 | 11,000 | High |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | 7,000 | 11,000 | Medium |
Computing & IT
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning | 13,000 | 25,000 | High |
| Cybersecurity | 11,000 | 22,000 | High |
| Data Science / Analytics | 12,000 | 22,000 | High |
| Computer Science / Software Engineering | 11,000 | 20,000 | High |
| Computer Engineering / Networks | 10,000 | 18,000 | High |
| Information Technology / Systems | 9,000 | 16,000 | High |
| Computer Networks and Communications | 6,500 | 12,500 | Medium |
| Web and Mobile Application Development | 6,500 | 12,000 | High |
Engineering
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 14,000 | 25,000 | Medium |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering | 9,000 | 18,000 | Medium |
| Architecture & Urban Planning | 9,000 | 18,000 | High |
| Chemical Engineering | 10,000 | 18,000 | Medium |
| Civil Engineering | 8,000 | 16,000 | High |
| Electrical Engineering | 8,500 | 16,000 | High |
| Industrial Engineering | 8,000 | 16,000 | High |
| Biomedical Engineering | 8,000 | 15,000 | Medium |
| Environmental Engineering | 8,000 | 15,000 | Medium |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8,000 | 15,000 | High |
| Mining Engineering | 8,000 | 15,000 | High |
| Renewable Energy Engineering | 6,500 | 12,000 | High |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 6,000 | 11,000 | High |
| Surveying Engineering | 5,000 | 9,500 | High |
Law
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business / Commercial Law | 8,000 | 22,000 | High |
| Intellectual Property Law | 8,000 | 18,000 | Medium |
| International Law | 7,000 | 18,000 | Medium |
| Law | 9,000 | 18,000 | Medium |
| Compliance & Governance | 7,000 | 17,000 | High |
| Criminal Justice | 7,000 | 14,000 | Medium |
| Sharia / Islamic Studies | 6,000 | 11,000 | Low |
Business & finance
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance & Banking | 8,000 | 16,000 | High |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | 8,000 | 16,000 | High |
| Economics | 7,000 | 15,000 | Medium |
| Islamic Banking & Finance | 7,500 | 15,000 | High |
| Supply Chain & Logistics | 8,000 | 15,000 | High |
| E-commerce / Digital Business | 6,000 | 14,000 | High |
| Accounting | 6,000 | 13,000 | High |
| Human Resources | 7,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Business Administration / Management | 6,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 6,000 | 12,000 | High |
| Marketing & Digital Marketing | 6,000 | 12,000 | High |
| Tourism & Hospitality Management | 5,500 | 12,000 | High |
Design & arts
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| UX / UI Design | 8,000 | 16,000 | High |
| Interior Design | 6,500 | 14,000 | High |
| Product / Industrial Design | 6,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Graphic Design | 5,500 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Game Design | 6,500 | 11,000 | Medium |
| Animation & Motion Graphics | 5,500 | 9,000 | Medium |
| Fashion Design | 6,000 | 9,000 | Medium |
| Multimedia Design | 5,500 | 8,500 | Medium |
Science
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 7,000 | 15,000 | Medium |
| Biotechnology | 7,000 | 14,000 | Medium |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 7,000 | 14,000 | Medium |
| Environmental Science | 6,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Statistics | 7,000 | 13,000 | High |
| Chemistry | 6,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Physics | 6,000 | 11,000 | Low |
| Biochemistry | 6,500 | 10,500 | Medium |
| Microbiology | 6,500 | 10,000 | Medium |
| Biology | 6,000 | 9,500 | Medium |
Education
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Technology | 8,000 | 14,000 | High |
| Education / Teaching | 8,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Educational Administration and Leadership | 7,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Special Education | 7,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Early Childhood Education | 6,000 | 11,000 | Medium |
| Physical Education | 6,000 | 10,000 | Medium |
| Primary Education | 6,500 | 10,000 | Medium |
| Art Education | 5,500 | 9,000 | Low |
| Student Guidance and Counseling | 5,000 | 9,000 | Medium |
Humanities
| Course | At graduation | With experience | Market demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 7,000 | 14,000 | Medium |
| English Language & Translation | 6,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Media & Mass Communication | 6,000 | 13,000 | Medium |
| Political Science | 6,500 | 12,500 | Low |
| Archaeology | 6,500 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Geography & Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 6,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Sociology & Social Work | 6,000 | 12,000 | Medium |
| Arabic Language | 6,000 | 11,000 | Low |
| Translation | 5,500 | 11,000 | Medium |
| Social Work | 6,000 | 10,000 | Medium |
| Library & Information Science | 5,500 | 9,000 | Low |
Figures are estimates for the Saudi labour market (2026), based on job-posting averages and regional salary guides; they vary by employer, experience and city. For official figures, see the National Labor Observatory and Qiwa.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right major?
Balance your interests and abilities, market demand, and expected salary. Each card shows the jobs, salary and demand for a major; then check the study plan for the courses.
Which majors pay most in Saudi Arabia?
Generally health, energy engineering and tech (AI, data science, cybersecurity) are among the highest-earning, but pay varies by employer and experience.
Are the salaries accurate?
They are estimated averages based on the Saudi labour market and vary by sector, city and certifications. Use them to compare and plan, not as a final figure.
Which majors are Vision 2030 priorities?
Technology and AI, health, renewable energy, tourism and entertainment, logistics and mining are priority fields, and we flag each major on its card.