All ECSU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $43,250 | $77,395 | $26,500 |
| Accounting | $42,549 | $75,235 | $23,250 |
| Business | $44,048 | $66,458 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $30,616 | $51,257 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,870 | $48,418 | $25,373 |
| History | $26,186 | $46,851 | $25,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | $43,915 | $63,566 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $39,977 | $62,726 | $25,448 |
| Mathematics | $45,858 | $55,574 | $21,897 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $23,534 | $41,933 | $22,250 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,721 | $53,673 | $26,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,445 | $52,010 | $26,978 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,736 | — | $29,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences | $32,962 | $61,190 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,132 | $51,648 | $25,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $93,070 | $25,839 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | $19,137 |
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 → 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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former ECSU students earn a median $56,469 ten years after starting college, more than 17% of Connecticut colleges we cover. 58% graduate within six years.
ECSU majors questions
How many majors does ECSU offer?
Eastern Connecticut State University offers 35 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at ECSU?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median $93,070 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,839.
Which ECSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $41,933 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 Eastern Connecticut State University overview