Bluefield University majors, earnings & debt

Bluefield University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $91,278 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Bluefield University majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Pastoral Counseling / Ministry———
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other———
Religious Studies———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$41,005$56,811$24,250
Human Services$33,808$43,789$25,000
Psychology———
Psychology, Other———
Security / Homeland Security———
Social Sciences———
Business & Finance · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$46,234$63,715$25,207
Accounting———
Business———
Entrepreneurship———
Management Information Systems———
Arts & Design · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Arts and Entertainment Management———
Music———
Studio Art———
Theatre———
Education · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———
Education (Subject Teaching)———
Special Education———
Science & Math · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology———
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Communications & Media · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———
Graphic Communications———
Health & Medicine · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$70,698$91,278$22,442
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$24,450$41,595$27,000
Technology & Computing · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———
Information Technology———
Non-degree / basic skills · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Leisure and Recreational Activities———

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

$117,580
Virginia
$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

Criminal Justice → Police officer

$65,870
Virginia
$76,210
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Bluefield University students earn a median $48,896 ten years after starting college, more than 27% of Virginia colleges we cover. 18% graduate within six years.

Bluefield University majors questions

How many majors does Bluefield University offer?

Bluefield University offers 34 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 Bluefield University?

Nursing graduates from Bluefield University earn a median $91,278 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,442.

Which Bluefield University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $41,595 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 University overview