All ECU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $40,559 | $40,890 | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | $31,159 | — | $19,267 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,389 | — | $25,354 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,297 | $78,578 | $20,200 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,616 | $46,698 | $21,200 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,077 | $49,124 | $22,750 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,370 | $41,552 | $24,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $46,419 | $66,711 | $15,500 |
| Business Administration | $38,401 | $52,488 | $21,200 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $24,638 | $36,280 | $24,571 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,779 | $67,666 | $20,200 |
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 ECU students earn a median $44,962 ten years after starting college, more than 36% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. 34% graduate within six years.
ECU majors questions
How many majors does ECU offer?
East Central University offers 35 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at ECU?
Nursing graduates from East Central University earn a median $78,578 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,200.
Which ECU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Communications graduates earn the least: a median $36,280 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 East Central University overview