Adams State University majors, earnings & debt

Adams State University offers 21 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $78,402 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Adams State University majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Liberal Arts / General Studies$39,546$41,809$24,879
English———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Writing———
Science & Math · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology—$56,467—
Chemistry———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Political Science———
Psychology$37,943—$22,745
Psychology, Other———
Sociology$46,948—$29,441
Arts & Design · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Music———
Studio Art———
Theatre———
Communications & Media · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———
Public Relations and Advertising———
Health & Medicine · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$70,926$78,402$31,000
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$30,045$44,701$21,451
Business & Finance · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business$40,181$51,111$23,624
Education · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Business → Management analyst

$104,750
Colorado
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Nursing → Registered nurse

$100,260
Colorado
$97,550
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Adams State University students earn a median $44,372 ten years after starting college, more than 30% of Colorado colleges we cover. 39% graduate within six years.

Adams State University majors questions

How many majors does Adams State University offer?

Adams State University offers 21 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.

What is the highest-paying major at Adams State University?

Nursing graduates from Adams State University earn a median $78,402 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.

Which Adams State University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $41,809 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Adams State University overview