All Adelphi University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | $25,536 |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $86,028 | — |
| Biology | $30,101 | $75,921 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $100,895 | $21,591 |
| Finance | $49,517 | $97,175 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $42,200 | $77,418 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $44,495 | $69,087 | $25,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $17,155 | $50,759 | $26,000 |
| Theatre | $14,867 | $37,630 | $24,125 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $102,136 | $112,945 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,041 | $66,003 | $26,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $64,190 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $16,178 | $50,556 | $24,949 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $29,816 | $77,155 | $27,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | $59,273 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $35,814 | $70,416 | $25,972 |
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
Nursing → Registered nurse
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
Business Administration → Management analyst
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
Across all majors, former Adelphi University students earn a median $75,482 ten years after starting college, more than 79% of New York colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
Adelphi University majors questions
How many majors does Adelphi University offer?
Adelphi University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Adelphi University?
Nursing graduates from Adelphi University earn a median $112,945 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Adelphi University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $37,630 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 Adelphi University overview