FEDERAL BORROWERS · CREDENTIAL LEVEL VISIBLE

Majors with the lowest federal debt

Compare field-and-credential cohorts by reported median federal student debt. Private loans and Parent PLUS borrowing are not included.

1Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 37 reporting programs$7,521 2Health Aides/Attendants/OrderliesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 13 reporting programs$7,787 3Ground TransportationUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 114 reporting programs$7,875 4Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 60 reporting programs$8,227 5Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 240 reporting programs$8,496 6Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 55 reporting programs$8,549 7Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's Degree · 86 reporting programs$8,639 8English Language and Literature, GeneralUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 12 reporting programs$8,711 9Teaching Assistants/AidesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 10 reporting programs$8,756 10Physical Sciences, GeneralAssociate's Degree · 24 reporting programs$8,813 11English Language and Literature, GeneralAssociate's Degree · 15 reporting programs$8,923 12Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 15 reporting programs$8,936 13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasAssociate's Degree · 22 reporting programs$9,247 14Social Sciences, GeneralAssociate's Degree · 38 reporting programs$9,314 15Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 398 reporting programs$9,329 16Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 737 reporting programs$9,500 17Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 375 reporting programs$9,500 18Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 261 reporting programs$9,500 19Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 185 reporting programs$9,500 20Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 135 reporting programs$9,500 21Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 114 reporting programs$9,500 22Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 61 reporting programs$9,500 23Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 24 reporting programs$9,500 24Plumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 17 reporting programs$9,500 25Teaching Assistants/AidesAssociate's Degree · 11 reporting programs$9,500 26Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 10 reporting programs$9,500 27MusicUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 10 reporting programs$9,500 28Fire ProtectionUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 38 reporting programs$9,557 29Film/Video and Photographic ArtsUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 15 reporting programs$9,830 30Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 1,199 reporting programs$9,833

The list requires at least 10 reporting program records and excludes debt values below $1,000 as likely non-comparable or unusually narrow cohorts. Low federal debt does not necessarily mean low total cost.