All CSU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Business & Finance · 10
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $64,920 | $69,117 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | — | $58,600 | — |
| Human Resources | — | $57,482 | — |
| Marketing | — | $57,179 | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,310 | $75,175 | $31,000 |
| Health Administration | — | $57,253 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,722 | $47,715 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $29,891 | $46,399 | $28,979 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $41,925 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $97,290 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,612 | $48,154 | $27,323 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,478 | $43,743 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $33,518 | $50,824 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
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 CSU students earn a median $45,898 ten years after starting college, more than 56% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
CSU majors questions
How many majors does CSU offer?
Charleston Southern University offers 57 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at CSU?
Computer Science graduates from Charleston Southern University earn a median $97,290 four years after graduating, the highest of the 16 majors with reported earnings.
Which CSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $41,925 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 Charleston Southern University overview