All CSU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $45,762 | — | $54,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $63,869 | $92,024 | $51,937 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $46,898 | $39,223 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $59,296 | $53,774 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $42,882 | $53,181 | $42,394 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,643 | — | $38,434 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer 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
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CSU students earn a median $42,778 ten years after starting college, more than 5% of Illinois colleges we cover. 15% graduate within six years.
CSU majors questions
How many majors does CSU offer?
Chicago State University offers 29 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at CSU?
Nursing graduates from Chicago State University earn a median $92,024 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $51,937.
Which CSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $46,898 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 Chicago State University overview