All AAMU majors by area
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Humanities & Languages · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | — | $64,749 | — |
| Biology | $29,098 | $44,145 | $28,271 |
| Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,156 | $61,503 | $28,049 |
| Business Administration | $40,183 | $58,176 | $33,250 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Marketing | $25,945 | — | $29,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $72,241 | $98,045 | $35,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,954 | $87,291 | $30,500 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | $27,594 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $28,877 | $43,770 | $33,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | $28,938 | $42,272 | $36,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | $36,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,900 | $88,490 | $31,000 |
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 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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former AAMU students earn a median $40,628 ten years after starting college, more than 23% of Alabama colleges we cover. 24% graduate within six years.
AAMU majors questions
How many majors does AAMU offer?
Alabama A & M University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at AAMU?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Alabama A & M University earn a median $98,045 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $35,000.
Which AAMU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $42,127 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 Alabama A & M University overview