All Carthage College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $34,587 | $47,935 | $26,269 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $58,543 | $86,952 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $61,887 | $86,561 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $53,555 | $72,468 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $50,175 | $69,045 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $36,493 | $67,703 | $19,500 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $52,593 | $72,160 | $27,000 |
| Neuroscience | $29,454 | $65,733 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $37,903 | $55,576 | $23,250 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $25,553 | $48,562 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $45,188 | — | $27,000 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $35,511 | $48,431 | $27,000 |
| Music | $24,273 | — | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $28,727 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,638 | $54,832 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Nursing | $74,265 | — | $26,758 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | $68,708 | — |
| Communications | $33,580 | $55,654 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,185 | $48,349 | $25,954 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | $48,593 | — | $25,954 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $106,611 | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
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
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% 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 Carthage College students earn a median $56,950 ten years after starting college, more than 72% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. 64% graduate within six years.
Carthage College majors questions
How many majors does Carthage College offer?
Carthage College offers 52 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Carthage College?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Carthage College earn a median $106,611 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings.
Which Carthage College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $47,935 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 Carthage College overview