All Butler University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Business & Finance · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $43,678 | — | $26,870 |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $93,584 | $23,250 |
| Insurance | — | $89,343 | — |
| Finance | $60,290 | $81,344 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $60,438 | $70,154 | $26,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $34,911 | — | $25,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | $24,170 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $39,701 | $75,382 | $26,176 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,707 | — | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
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
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Butler University students earn a median $77,235 ten years after starting college, more than 96% of Indiana colleges we cover. 80% graduate within six years.
Butler University majors questions
How many majors does Butler University offer?
Butler University offers 64 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Butler University?
Accounting graduates from Butler University earn a median $93,584 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,250.
Which Butler University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Marketing graduates earn the least: a median $70,154 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 Butler University overview