All Athens State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Education · 4
- Science & Math · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $49,436 | $67,349 | $28,250 |
| Accounting | $46,577 | $63,516 | $30,500 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $63,754 | $63,342 | $28,098 |
| Human Resources | $44,130 | $52,775 | $31,130 |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $50,903 | $55,507 | $27,839 |
| English | $40,917 | $47,773 | $26,833 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,403 | $49,331 | $25,116 |
| Special Education | $43,668 | $47,550 | $29,215 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,948 | $44,214 | $23,581 |
| Education, Other | $31,706 | — | $26,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $36,907 | $56,511 | $21,187 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $57,584 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $38,006 | $40,502 | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,435 | $102,639 | $31,060 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
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
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
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 Athens State University students earn a median $50,273 ten years after starting college, more than 73% of Alabama colleges we cover.
Athens State University majors questions
How many majors does Athens State University offer?
Athens State University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Athens State University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Athens State University earn a median $102,639 four years after graduating, the highest of the 14 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,060.
Which Athens State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $34,242 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 Athens State University overview