All Colorado Mesa University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $50,384 | — |
| Biology | $32,565 | $45,737 | $27,774 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $27,136 | $32,144 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $21,173 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $52,198 | $71,577 | — |
| Business Administration | $46,316 | $69,297 | $21,000 |
| Business | $43,111 | $57,897 | $24,000 |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,136 | $44,651 | $25,970 |
| English | $33,622 | $43,733 | $22,412 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,631 | $81,319 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $54,004 | $74,932 | $24,823 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,253 | $49,348 | $25,900 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,899 | $54,717 | $23,036 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $49,827 | $72,815 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,284 | $96,708 | $25,000 |
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
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 → 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 Colorado Mesa University students earn a median $45,823 ten years after starting college, more than 33% of Colorado colleges we cover. 41% graduate within six years.
Colorado Mesa University majors questions
How many majors does Colorado Mesa University offer?
Colorado Mesa University offers 38 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Colorado Mesa University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn a median $96,708 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which Colorado Mesa University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $32,144 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 Colorado Mesa University overview