All Defiance College majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,147 | $39,980 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | $46,536 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $25,798 | $39,194 | $29,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | $29,443 | — | $28,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
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
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Defiance College students earn a median $49,351 ten years after starting college, more than 39% of Ohio colleges we cover. 31% graduate within six years.
Defiance College majors questions
How many majors does Defiance College offer?
Defiance College offers 27 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Defiance College?
Criminal Justice graduates from Defiance College earn a median $54,633 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings.
Which Defiance College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $39,194 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 Defiance College overview