Clarke University majors, earnings & debt

Clarke University offers 31 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Business Administration earn the most: a median $75,920 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Clarke University majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Interdisciplinary Studies———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Philosophy———
Religious Studies———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Arts & Design · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design———
Music———
Studio Art———
Theatre———
Health & Medicine · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$62,676$74,114$27,000
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—$73,295—
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$31,013$42,853$26,974
Health Sciences———
Science & Math · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biochemistry———
Biology———
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Psychology$26,714$54,384$26,500
Social Work———
Sociology———
Technology & Computing · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science———
Software and Media Applications———
Business & Finance · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$38,921$75,920$27,000
Accounting———
Communications & Media · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———
Public Relations and Advertising———
Education · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$42,204$48,048$27,000
Education (Subject Teaching)———

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

$76,790
Dubuque
$78,630
Iowa
$97,550
U.S.

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

$73,960
Dubuque
$85,530
Iowa
$101,860
U.S.

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 Clarke University students earn a median $55,396 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Iowa colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.

Clarke University majors questions

How many majors does Clarke University offer?

Clarke University offers 31 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.

What is the highest-paying major at Clarke University?

Business Administration graduates from Clarke University earn a median $75,920 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.

Which Clarke University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $42,853 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 Clarke University overview