All Dillard University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Humanities & Languages · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $23,999 | $37,061 | $31,376 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | — | $49,546 | $31,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $86,585 | $90,661 | — |
| Public Health | $35,205 | $47,641 | $35,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $18,155 | $49,103 | $34,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
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
Public Health → Health education specialist
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
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 Dillard University students earn a median $39,196 ten years after starting college, more than 12% of Louisiana colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
Dillard University majors questions
How many majors does Dillard University offer?
Dillard University offers 21 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Arts & Design.
What is the highest-paying major at Dillard University?
Nursing graduates from Dillard University earn a median $90,661 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings.
Which Dillard University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Biology graduates earn the least: a median $37,061 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 Dillard University overview