All Ashland University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 12
- Science & Math · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $55,407 | $80,065 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $54,880 | $79,929 | — |
| Business Administration | $58,580 | $68,823 | $26,889 |
| Marketing | $50,812 | $68,708 | $26,000 |
| Business | $50,262 | $59,115 | $30,625 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,814 | $62,624 | $23,250 |
| Physiology | $31,192 | $61,199 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $44,543 | $26,734 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,445 | $73,222 | $30,250 |
| Dietetics | — | $50,359 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $49,744 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $29,437 | $43,296 | $27,125 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | $42,929 | — |
| Communications | $25,465 | — | $2,625 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,223 | $45,115 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $35,709 | $43,052 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $28,468 | $42,544 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| 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 Ashland University students earn a median $52,928 ten years after starting college, more than 59% of Ohio colleges we cover. 61% graduate within six years.
Ashland University majors questions
How many majors does Ashland University offer?
Ashland University offers 58 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Ashland University?
Accounting graduates from Ashland University earn a median $80,065 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Ashland University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $42,544 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 Ashland University overview