All CSUMB majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $34,246 | $61,480 | $14,093 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $30,413 | $59,017 | $13,750 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $39,824 | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $62,943 | $18,000 |
| Marine Sciences | $27,268 | $59,782 | $17,800 |
| Biology | $35,312 | $55,654 | $19,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,712 | $51,598 | $16,806 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $30,378 | $48,639 | $14,827 |
| Music | $28,009 | $40,077 | $18,920 |
| Studio Art | — | $34,006 | $15,063 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $47,825 | $72,558 | $13,500 |
| Hospitality Management | $35,760 | $55,856 | $11,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $117,088 | $134,489 | $9,489 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,929 | $47,736 | $13,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $71,458 | $101,787 | $16,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $74,298 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $24,496 | $39,954 | $15,074 |
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
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CSUMB students earn a median $59,247 ten years after starting college, more than 39% of California colleges we cover. 59% graduate within six years.
CSUMB majors questions
How many majors does CSUMB offer?
California State University-Monterey Bay offers 29 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at CSUMB?
Nursing graduates from California State University-Monterey Bay earn a median $134,489 four years after graduating, the highest of the 21 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $9,489.
Which CSUMB majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $34,006 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-Monterey Bay overview