All Alcorn State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,255 | $93,159 | $28,100 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $36,262 | $59,214 | $29,969 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $41,403 | $29,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $27,607 | $40,379 | $30,500 |
| Agriculture | $37,771 | — | $27,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | $44,330 | $62,499 | $25,125 |
| Business Administration | $29,482 | $39,841 | $27,954 |
| Accounting | $27,472 | — | $38,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $26,269 | $42,321 | $39,250 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $27,087 | — | $29,600 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former Alcorn State University students earn a median $36,421 ten years after starting college, more than 21% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
Alcorn State University majors questions
How many majors does Alcorn State University offer?
Alcorn State University offers 32 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Alcorn State University?
Nursing graduates from Alcorn State University earn a median $93,159 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,100.
Which Alcorn State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $35,015 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 Alcorn State University overview