All AU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Business & Finance · 9
- Arts & Design · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $55,127 | $79,844 | $23,750 |
| Business Administration | $49,754 | $63,035 | $29,375 |
| Human Resources | $45,697 | $62,076 | $26,000 |
| Business | — | $61,833 | — |
| Marketing | $37,066 | $53,985 | $25,250 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,040 | $44,221 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $21,767 | $36,872 | $25,581 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,882 | $76,147 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | — | $52,568 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,340 | $50,409 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,445 | $46,273 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,385 | $43,612 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Special Education | $40,264 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | $44,648 | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $29,215 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former AU students earn a median $42,101 ten years after starting college, more than 35% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 66% graduate within six years.
AU majors questions
How many majors does AU offer?
Anderson University offers 66 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at AU?
Accounting graduates from Anderson University earn a median $79,844 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,750.
Which AU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $36,872 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 Anderson University overview