Bluefield State University majors, earnings & debt

Bluefield State University offers 15 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $82,760 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Bluefield State University majors by area

Engineering · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians———
Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians———
Engineering-Related Fields———
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians———
Health & Medicine · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$67,148$82,760$26,000
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$45,918$67,441—
Health Administration———
Business & Finance · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Accounting———
Business Administration———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$30,506$42,085$30,250
Social Sciences—$40,355—
Education · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———
Humanities & Languages · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Liberal Arts / General Studies$25,677$40,711$28,655
Science & Math · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biological and Physical Sciences———
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———

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

$80,130
West Virginia
$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

Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist

$74,150
West Virginia
$80,110
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: associate's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Bluefield State University students earn a median $38,217 ten years after starting college, more than 12% of West Virginia colleges we cover. 37% graduate within six years.

Bluefield State University majors questions

How many majors does Bluefield State University offer?

Bluefield State University offers 15 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Health & Medicine.

What is the highest-paying major at Bluefield State University?

Nursing graduates from Bluefield State University earn a median $82,760 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.

Which Bluefield State University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Social Sciences graduates earn the least: a median $40,355 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 Bluefield State University overview