All CBU majors by area
- Engineering · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,224 | $105,046 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $75,087 | $96,506 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,497 | $90,251 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $26,123 | $56,656 | $20,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,793 | $55,968 | $28,587 |
| History | — | $54,239 | $20,000 |
| Religious Studies | $29,582 | $47,121 | $24,474 |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $92,441 | $108,157 | $35,718 |
| Public Health | $46,263 | $77,329 | $35,287 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $38,559 | $67,621 | $26,375 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,328 | $60,816 | $27,449 |
| Health Sciences | $31,550 | $59,801 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | — | $51,070 | $26,750 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology | $31,146 | $76,789 | $23,125 |
| Biology | $29,214 | $52,118 | $27,000 |
| Applied Statistics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $57,485 | $81,150 | $34,104 |
| Business Administration | $64,987 | $80,632 | $49,129 |
| Business | $51,146 | $68,936 | $28,619 |
| Marketing | $41,108 | $56,350 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $28,669 | $47,494 | $26,487 |
| Theatre | — | $40,432 | — |
| Film and Photography | $25,031 | — | $26,988 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $42,300 | $60,883 | $25,126 |
| Journalism | $26,026 | $58,821 | $26,869 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $32,782 | $52,904 | $22,718 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $51,834 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,001 | $93,038 | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $29,717 | $41,749 | $31,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $48,989 | $72,629 | — |
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 → 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 CBU students earn a median $61,504 ten years after starting college, more than 44% of California colleges we cover. 62% graduate within six years.
CBU majors questions
How many majors does CBU offer?
California Baptist University offers 79 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at CBU?
Nursing graduates from California Baptist University earn a median $108,157 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $35,718.
Which CBU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $40,432 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 California Baptist University overview