All ETSU majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $106,593 | — |
| Nursing | $64,459 | $74,311 | $25,091 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $51,316 | $65,649 | $15,687 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $48,671 | $62,853 | $24,568 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $27,196 | $60,298 | $20,500 |
| Public Health | $38,435 | $52,543 | $22,299 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,768 | $47,821 | $22,036 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | — | $48,263 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,474 | $44,738 | $25,000 |
| History | $27,799 | $44,142 | $20,500 |
| English | $21,836 | $43,001 | $16,598 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $35,632 | $58,583 | $21,819 |
| Finance | $39,936 | $58,232 | $18,125 |
| Accounting | $44,834 | $57,642 | $19,250 |
| Business Administration | $37,041 | $55,719 | $19,725 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,138 | $57,167 | $20,625 |
| Mathematics | — | $49,423 | $16,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,177 | $41,449 | $19,250 |
| Music | $30,004 | $35,707 | $23,000 |
| Studio Art | $16,696 | $34,516 | $23,875 |
| Theatre | — | $28,062 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $56,551 | $75,298 | $27,000 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $27,380 | $41,570 | $23,250 |
| Graphic Communications | $20,802 | $41,074 | $24,217 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | — | $44,224 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,276 | $43,687 | $15,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,008 | $82,073 | $24,669 |
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 ETSU students earn a median $44,859 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
ETSU majors questions
How many majors does ETSU offer?
East Tennessee State University offers 51 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at ETSU?
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration graduates from East Tennessee State University earn a median $106,593 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings.
Which ETSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $28,062 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 Tennessee State University overview