All CUW majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Business & Finance · 13
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Engineering · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $33,484 | $49,446 | $26,000 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | $25,926 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | $58,982 | $79,286 | $37,050 |
| Accounting | $51,908 | $71,591 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $39,614 | $68,606 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $56,347 | $65,787 | $27,625 |
| Finance | $51,235 | $63,594 | $27,000 |
| Business | — | $44,751 | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,393 | $81,505 | $28,750 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $67,407 | $76,617 | $26,497 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $64,784 | $21,875 |
| Health Administration | $49,799 | $58,979 | $38,970 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,522 | $55,624 | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $23,080 | $59,231 | $26,000 |
| Physiology | — | $55,340 | $27,000 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $47,295 | $49,463 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,612 | $45,665 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,845 | $42,923 | $28,500 |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $48,962 | $75,487 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
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 CUW students earn a median $56,075 ten years after starting college, more than 70% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
CUW majors questions
How many majors does CUW offer?
Concordia University-Wisconsin offers 67 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at CUW?
Nursing graduates from Concordia University-Wisconsin earn a median $81,505 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,750.
Which CUW majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn the least: a median $42,923 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 Concordia University-Wisconsin overview