All Central Michigan University majors by area
- Science & Math · 17
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 17
- Business & Finance · 14
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Engineering · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | — | $81,853 | — |
| Neuroscience | $28,220 | $73,316 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $29,792 | $57,438 | $27,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $35,235 | $57,438 | $31,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $54,265 | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,430 | $48,290 | $29,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $68,088 | $95,721 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $62,430 | $80,551 | $29,000 |
| Finance | $60,023 | $79,906 | $26,672 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $66,149 | $77,768 | $24,250 |
| Marketing | $55,296 | $75,661 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $53,605 | $74,113 | $28,000 |
| Human Resources | $50,612 | $73,340 | $27,670 |
| Economics | $48,636 | $65,174 | $27,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $29,203 | $57,513 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | $42,908 | $56,553 | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $37,187 | $56,314 | $29,000 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $28,231 | $48,409 | $27,000 |
| History | $33,000 | $40,918 | $25,905 |
| English | $25,367 | $39,262 | $27,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | $44,167 | $67,117 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $23,752 | $62,082 | $23,992 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,850 | $57,771 | $27,000 |
| Dietetics | $26,138 | $55,134 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,333 | $53,353 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $28,651 | $52,311 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $39,008 | $49,639 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $71,457 | $91,542 | $30,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | $86,839 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $64,284 | $86,472 | $30,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,862 | $85,196 | $27,000 |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $63,862 | $84,064 | $28,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $36,917 | $54,254 | $28,500 |
| Theatre | $17,962 | $43,916 | $28,000 |
| Music | $24,911 | $43,089 | $27,975 |
| Studio Art | $18,117 | $40,181 | $31,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,346 | $59,522 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $31,913 | $55,353 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $25,033 | $47,775 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $29,205 | $46,942 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $46,522 | $50,095 | $31,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,225 | $49,677 | $29,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,996 | $49,588 | $29,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $74,135 | $89,216 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,539 | $73,112 | $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
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
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
Across all majors, former Central Michigan University students earn a median $55,874 ten years after starting college, more than 62% of Michigan colleges we cover. 59% graduate within six years.
Central Michigan University majors questions
How many majors does Central Michigan University offer?
Central Michigan University offers 93 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Central Michigan University?
Management Information Systems graduates from Central Michigan University earn a median $95,721 four years after graduating, the highest of the 57 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Central Michigan University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $39,262 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 Michigan University overview