All Arkansas State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 11
- Engineering · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $43,060 | $68,408 | $20,915 |
| Accounting | $58,152 | $67,944 | $21,351 |
| Agricultural Business | $43,804 | $58,128 | $22,239 |
| Marketing | $44,051 | $56,685 | $26,241 |
| Business Administration | $36,007 | $47,023 | $22,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | $98,691 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,284 | $91,665 | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | $83,270 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,423 | $88,611 | $26,355 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $60,202 | $63,340 | $20,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $60,039 | $20,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $56,697 | $57,419 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,685 | $55,833 | $26,000 |
| Health Sciences | $30,586 | $46,015 | $23,251 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | $49,536 | $61,397 | $15,125 |
| Biology | $25,730 | $54,441 | $22,500 |
| Mathematics | $32,625 | $41,340 | $20,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $31,444 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,881 | $43,733 | $27,000 |
| English | $35,114 | $38,366 | $22,125 |
| History | — | — | $26,618 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $43,758 | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $35,970 | $39,897 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,812 | $54,196 | $23,250 |
| Communications | $40,192 | $44,327 | $21,250 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $31,324 | $40,961 | $22,937 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,530 | $44,780 | $25,134 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,847 | $41,947 | $21,424 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $46,227 | $79,309 | $23,204 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
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 Arkansas State University students earn a median $42,617 ten years after starting college, more than 43% of Arkansas colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
Arkansas State University majors questions
How many majors does Arkansas State University offer?
Arkansas State University offers 62 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Arkansas State University?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Arkansas State University earn a median $98,691 four years after graduating, the highest of the 33 majors with reported earnings.
Which Arkansas State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $38,366 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 Arkansas State University overview