All Bemidji State University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,469 | $50,548 | $25,494 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $35,806 | $49,040 | $22,301 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $39,195 | $49,001 | $24,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $35,521 | $45,822 | $28,626 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $40,231 | $54,642 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,639 | $84,436 | $27,990 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,388 | $57,357 | $24,898 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $58,446 | $72,153 | $30,114 |
| Business Administration | $47,396 | $64,086 | $23,500 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,668 | $47,137 | $23,389 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,841 | $44,719 | $27,757 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $85,830 | $90,868 | $30,982 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | $76,882 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,243 | $48,877 | $20,875 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
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
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
Across all majors, former Bemidji State University students earn a median $53,755 ten years after starting college, more than 32% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
Bemidji State University majors questions
How many majors does Bemidji State University offer?
Bemidji State University offers 44 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Bemidji State University?
Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates from Bemidji State University earn a median $90,868 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $30,982.
Which Bemidji State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $44,719 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 Bemidji State University overview