All Capital University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Business & Finance · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | — | $46,135 | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $38,266 | $44,403 | $33,544 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | $59,203 | $84,669 | — |
| Accounting | $60,405 | $79,157 | — |
| Business Administration | $47,811 | $71,710 | $25,500 |
| Marketing | $50,572 | $66,462 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $36,709 | $61,416 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $33,143 | $43,125 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,365 | $77,807 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,183 | $46,383 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $45,235 | $49,426 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,045 | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $32,597 | $51,851 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,094 | $46,055 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $42,709 | $45,924 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $62,806 | — | $27,000 |
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
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 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
Across all majors, former Capital University students earn a median $54,143 ten years after starting college, more than 63% of Ohio colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.
Capital University majors questions
How many majors does Capital University offer?
Capital University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Capital University?
Business Economics graduates from Capital University earn a median $84,669 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings.
Which Capital University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $43,125 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 Capital University overview