All Calvin University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $38,068 | $50,218 | $19,500 |
| Writing | $26,637 | $32,843 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $29,996 | $44,763 | $19,682 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $48,637 | $75,085 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration | $44,851 | $73,155 | $21,072 |
| Economics | $43,746 | $48,169 | $20,000 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $15,906 | — | $20,928 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,682 | $74,810 | $26,924 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $60,986 | $21,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,309 | $53,949 | $24,833 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | $23,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $73,145 | $95,410 | $19,000 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | $52,281 | — |
| Communications | $30,071 | $43,138 | $23,250 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,751 | $47,157 | $19,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,737 | $45,579 | $26,022 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $68,852 | $82,326 | $23,000 |
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
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
Across all majors, former Calvin University students earn a median $58,375 ten years after starting college, more than 71% of Michigan colleges we cover. 74% graduate within six years.
Calvin University majors questions
How many majors does Calvin University offer?
Calvin University offers 64 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Calvin University?
Computer Science graduates from Calvin University earn a median $95,410 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,000.
Which Calvin University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Writing graduates earn the least: a median $32,843 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 Calvin University overview