All Aurora University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $44,614 | $60,775 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $44,786 | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $51,437 | $77,436 | $24,499 |
| Accounting | $50,086 | $74,820 | $23,452 |
| Marketing | $39,482 | $64,813 | $22,900 |
| Business Administration | $48,843 | $64,446 | $25,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,520 | $84,022 | $26,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $33,018 | $52,987 | $21,375 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,256 | $49,471 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $41,856 | — | $23,750 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,691 | $52,159 | $24,163 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,282 | $46,609 | $24,197 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $51,605 | $90,089 | $25,625 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,728 | $50,079 | $23,262 |
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
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Aurora University students earn a median $58,709 ten years after starting college, more than 54% of Illinois colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.
Aurora University majors questions
How many majors does Aurora University offer?
Aurora University offers 45 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 Aurora University?
Computer Science graduates from Aurora University earn a median $90,089 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,625.
Which Aurora University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Ethnic / Gender Studies graduates earn the least: a median $44,786 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 Aurora University overview