Belhaven University majors, earnings & debt

Belhaven University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $79,098 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Belhaven University majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 9 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Bible Studies$35,275$48,516$38,582
English———
History———
Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies———
International / Global Studies———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Philosophy———
Writing———
Arts & Design · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Theatre$19,931$39,109—
Dance$15,711$32,324$22,500
Arts and Entertainment Management———
Film and Photography———
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design———
Music———
Studio Art———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$28,316$45,213$41,825
Social Work—$35,263—
Social Sciences$36,568$33,423$46,098
Criminal Justice———
Political Science———
Psychology———
Business & Finance · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$51,546$62,042$37,624
Accounting$43,016$60,247$29,000
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations———
Hospitality Management———
Management Science / Analytics———
Science & Math · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biochemistry———
Biology———
Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences———
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Communications & Media · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Broadcasting / Digital Media———
Communications———
Journalism———
Public Relations and Advertising———
Health & Medicine · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$69,794$79,098$27,706
Health Administration$39,022$51,594$44,259
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$25,503$48,349$26,750
Education · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education———
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Science———

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

$59,030
Jackson
$69,390
Mississippi
$101,860
U.S.

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

Nursing → Registered nurse

$82,630
Jackson
$77,090
Mississippi
$97,550
U.S.

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

Across all majors, former Belhaven University students earn a median $46,440 ten years after starting college, more than 71% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 49% graduate within six years.

Belhaven University majors questions

How many majors does Belhaven University offer?

Belhaven University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.

What is the highest-paying major at Belhaven University?

Nursing graduates from Belhaven University earn a median $79,098 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,706.

Which Belhaven University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Dance graduates earn the least: a median $32,324 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 Belhaven University overview