All Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Engineering · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,809 | $89,958 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $35,354 | $75,679 | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $37,491 | $73,383 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $63,826 | $70,181 | $27,516 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $66,538 | $26,371 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,613 | $53,736 | $26,167 |
| Dietetics | — | $50,836 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | $35,503 | $59,134 | $27,000 |
| Linguistics | $29,821 | $48,495 | $27,000 |
| English | $28,216 | $46,990 | $29,725 |
| History | $33,634 | $46,133 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,805 | $46,030 | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,640 | $66,300 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $45,093 | $64,030 | $26,356 |
| Economics | $35,051 | $62,798 | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $73,703 | — |
| Chemistry | $44,137 | $63,088 | — |
| Mathematics | $44,263 | $62,779 | $24,293 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $43,112 | $60,075 | $29,725 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $38,183 | $56,107 | — |
| Biology | $31,776 | $53,988 | $26,000 |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $31,429 | $42,481 | — |
| Studio Art | $29,377 | $33,682 | $25,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $50,159 | $51,949 | $27,000 |
| Education | $46,239 | $48,795 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,291 | $48,662 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $61,299 | $85,353 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | $50,282 | $69,048 | $27,622 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,235 | $64,063 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,488 | $56,381 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $31,419 | $52,825 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
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 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania students earn a median $52,416 ten years after starting college, more than 25% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 54% graduate within six years.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania majors questions
How many majors does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania offer?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania offers 59 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Nursing graduates from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania earn a median $89,958 four years after graduating, the highest of the 39 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $33,682 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 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania overview