All EIU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Communications & Media · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $51,370 | $70,704 | $22,468 |
| Accounting | $48,070 | $66,840 | $23,974 |
| Marketing | $46,844 | $62,994 | $24,250 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $42,500 | $60,985 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $60,473 | $19,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,511 | $50,502 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $49,556 | $26,000 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $50,862 | $54,791 | $22,033 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,273 | $52,078 | $24,250 |
| English | $31,933 | $47,222 | $25,053 |
| History | $32,149 | $40,597 | $21,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $31,278 | $53,725 | $24,000 |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,369 | $59,401 | $23,745 |
| Communications | $37,778 | $57,887 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | — | $54,038 | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $58,817 | $81,362 | $23,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $42,284 | $72,220 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $37,163 | $49,236 | $26,300 |
| Studio Art | $26,213 | $39,923 | $25,000 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $38,821 | $54,548 | $28,866 |
| Special Education | $43,955 | $47,566 | $26,046 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,582 | $43,190 | $22,075 |
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
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
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 EIU students earn a median $51,989 ten years after starting college, more than 23% of Illinois colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
EIU majors questions
How many majors does EIU offer?
Eastern Illinois University offers 56 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at EIU?
Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn a median $81,362 four years after graduating, the highest of the 27 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,000.
Which EIU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,923 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 Illinois University overview