All Delta State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | — | $55,424 | $19,183 |
| Business | $30,953 | $45,058 | $15,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | $29,250 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | $29,291 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $20,823 | $46,266 | $22,601 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $25,415 | $36,216 | $28,196 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $24,839 | — | $23,375 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,221 | $76,031 | $23,590 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,177 | $43,300 | $22,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,008 | $41,177 | $19,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $32,537 | — | $21,500 |
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
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former Delta State University students earn a median $41,991 ten years after starting college, more than 43% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
Delta State University majors questions
How many majors does Delta State University offer?
Delta State University offers 32 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Delta State University?
Nursing graduates from Delta State University earn a median $76,031 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,590.
Which Delta State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Arts and Entertainment Management graduates earn the least: a median $36,216 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 Delta State University overview