All ATU majors by area
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Engineering · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $29,596 | $49,840 | $16,640 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $28,652 | $44,868 | $20,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $60,759 | — |
| Business Economics | $44,146 | $60,515 | — |
| Agricultural Business | $44,810 | $58,493 | $15,620 |
| Business Administration | $39,866 | $56,643 | $21,780 |
| Hospitality Management | $27,969 | $43,436 | $24,000 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,794 | $84,719 | $23,424 |
| Health Administration | $35,063 | $42,985 | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $26,869 | $41,946 | $23,890 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $37,760 | $46,018 | $34,046 |
| History | — | $41,065 | — |
| English | — | — | $22,500 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $71,878 | $89,951 | $17,100 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,765 | $85,509 | $22,970 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $20,285 | $32,960 | $28,950 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,904 | $70,588 | $19,975 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,927 | $45,385 | $24,500 |
| Journalism | $32,183 | $39,173 | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,160 | $46,907 | $24,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,244 | $43,978 | $24,351 |
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 (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former ATU students earn a median $41,766 ten years after starting college, more than 35% of Arkansas colleges we cover. 49% graduate within six years.
ATU majors questions
How many majors does ATU offer?
Arkansas Tech University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at ATU?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn a median $89,951 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,100.
Which ATU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $32,960 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 Tech University overview