All Benedictine University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 11
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | $83,475 | $90,891 | $31,872 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $58,820 | $85,904 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $51,444 | $83,914 | $25,500 |
| Accounting | $54,328 | $79,917 | $23,325 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $56,194 | $71,185 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $44,417 | $70,129 | $20,201 |
| Business Administration | $49,611 | $65,665 | $25,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,136 | $97,934 | $17,188 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,344 | $56,576 | $26,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $16,051 | $50,130 | $23,250 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $26,474 | $46,788 | $26,675 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $29,215 | $66,960 | $25,278 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,334 | $47,664 | $26,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,407 | $44,659 | $26,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $62,235 | $91,698 | $24,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering 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
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 Benedictine University students earn a median $63,446 ten years after starting college, more than 68% of Illinois colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.
Benedictine University majors questions
How many majors does Benedictine University offer?
Benedictine University offers 53 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Benedictine University?
Nursing graduates from Benedictine University earn a median $97,934 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,188.
Which Benedictine University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $44,659 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 Benedictine University overview