All CCSU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 9
- Engineering · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $65,470 | $93,908 | $22,402 |
| Management Information Systems | $65,486 | $87,396 | $25,125 |
| Finance | $51,282 | $78,910 | $20,348 |
| Accounting | $52,758 | $74,408 | $22,375 |
| Business Administration | $49,098 | $71,392 | $21,525 |
| Marketing | $39,477 | $67,290 | $23,500 |
| Economics | $41,910 | $62,384 | $25,237 |
| Hospitality Management | $33,685 | $52,238 | $22,225 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,676 | $94,462 | $22,534 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $73,788 | $90,472 | $31,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,859 | $87,366 | $31,000 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $60,339 | $71,243 | $25,252 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $74,889 | — | $18,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $35,859 | $55,295 | $27,000 |
| History | $30,301 | $54,037 | $23,604 |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $48,660 | $72,859 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | $41,790 | $60,713 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $36,907 | $58,193 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,930 | $57,214 | $22,641 |
| Studio Art | — | $39,387 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $69,334 | $86,238 | $19,415 |
| Information Technology | $55,134 | $86,230 | $26,000 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $35,444 | $62,580 | $22,625 |
| Journalism | $34,577 | $56,990 | $26,909 |
| Communications | $30,399 | $54,195 | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $83,012 | $92,216 | $26,236 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,701 | $67,562 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,790 | $56,607 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,487 | $52,220 | $29,000 |
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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% 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 CCSU students earn a median $58,562 ten years after starting college, more than 22% of Connecticut colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
CCSU majors questions
How many majors does CCSU offer?
Central Connecticut State University offers 55 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at CCSU?
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn a median $94,462 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,534.
Which CCSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,387 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 Central Connecticut State University overview