All California State University-Fullerton majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 11
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $24,706 | $57,408 | $13,535 |
| English | $23,783 | $51,845 | $13,812 |
| Area Studies | $29,316 | $50,739 | $17,500 |
| History | $27,083 | $48,309 | $14,524 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $47,581 | $8,480 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $25,305 | $46,384 | $19,000 |
| Philosophy | $30,171 | $44,533 | — |
| Linguistics | $22,723 | $29,715 | $15,833 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $86,504 | — |
| Mathematics | $44,903 | $80,055 | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $27,887 | $71,185 | $14,516 |
| Biochemistry | $38,869 | $68,170 | $17,200 |
| Chemistry | $45,076 | $64,857 | $18,675 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $35,509 | $58,891 | $15,125 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $35,110 | $53,518 | $17,623 |
| Statistics | — | $51,298 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $103,028 | $119,353 | $17,375 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $24,594 | $62,436 | $15,000 |
| Health Sciences | $35,563 | $54,244 | $15,364 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $23,543 | $51,787 | $14,481 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | $34,909 | — | $13,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $22,839 | $44,365 | $16,448 |
| Theatre | $18,182 | $42,455 | $17,500 |
| Music | $23,969 | $39,590 | $20,469 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | $24,087 | — | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $55,093 | $101,408 | $18,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,606 | $95,854 | $13,548 |
| Electrical Engineering | $63,468 | $92,618 | $15,054 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,252 | $86,808 | $19,040 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $49,830 | $83,878 | $12,375 |
| Business Administration | $48,256 | $71,646 | $14,000 |
| Economics | $39,993 | $71,595 | $12,000 |
| International Business | $45,419 | $60,832 | $21,589 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,120 | $58,082 | $13,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $24,650 | $48,094 | $17,504 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $33,493 | $63,798 | $15,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $28,933 | — | $14,542 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $57,307 | $87,460 | $16,500 |
| Information Science / Studies | $49,897 | $76,482 | $15,337 |
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
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California State University-Fullerton students earn a median $62,951 ten years after starting college, more than 47% of California colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
California State University-Fullerton majors questions
How many majors does California State University-Fullerton offer?
California State University-Fullerton offers 61 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at California State University-Fullerton?
Nursing graduates from California State University-Fullerton earn a median $119,353 four years after graduating, the highest of the 44 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $17,375.
Which California State University-Fullerton majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Linguistics graduates earn the least: a median $29,715 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 State University-Fullerton overview