All DSU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | — | $76,040 | — |
| Business Administration | $50,830 | $67,169 | $27,197 |
| Accounting | $51,006 | $66,147 | $27,321 |
| Human Resources | $50,122 | $64,488 | $33,519 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | $42,583 | $52,529 | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $42,639 | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,811 | — | $25,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,841 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,151 | $81,904 | $31,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| 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
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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former DSU students earn a median $50,720 ten years after starting college, more than 42% of North Dakota colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
DSU majors questions
How many majors does DSU offer?
Dickinson State University offers 30 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at DSU?
Nursing graduates from Dickinson State University earn a median $81,904 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
Which DSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates earn the least: a median $42,639 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 Dickinson State University overview