All Eastern Kentucky University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Business & Finance · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Communications & Media · 5
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $68,726 | $88,120 | $25,500 |
| Business Administration | $43,055 | $68,249 | $26,500 |
| Finance | $41,328 | $63,685 | $16,400 |
| Accounting | $40,726 | $59,609 | $27,000 |
| Business | $41,502 | $57,724 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $40,968 | $53,559 | $25,189 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Insurance | $44,792 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | $46,623 | — | $27,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $33,100 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | $40,047 | $53,450 | $19,250 |
| Chemistry | $34,512 | $52,216 | $23,584 |
| Biology | $25,672 | $48,327 | $24,250 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $25,492 | $40,149 | $19,224 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,633 | $83,920 | $27,370 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $56,947 | $77,992 | $28,999 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $66,530 | $20,900 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $55,917 | $63,533 | $25,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $59,838 | — |
| Health Administration | — | $55,570 | $24,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,632 | $51,386 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $35,612 | $51,086 | $22,999 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $50,818 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,958 | $43,352 | $31,000 |
| American Sign Language | — | $36,755 | — |
| English | $20,091 | $35,203 | $23,648 |
| History | $29,346 | — | $27,000 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $28,195 | — | $25,495 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $34,920 | $49,272 | $25,192 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $25,880 | $41,368 | $25,500 |
| Communications | $40,429 | — | $25,000 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $35,740 | $41,893 | $19,750 |
| Special Education | $38,485 | $38,991 | $28,381 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,366 | $38,951 | $26,725 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $71,240 | $92,289 | $34,786 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $30,106 | $37,673 | $20,379 |
| Studio Art | $25,596 | $35,365 | $27,375 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $39,867 | $68,774 | $25,145 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $35,625 | $66,943 | $23,781 |
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Eastern Kentucky University students earn a median $45,795 ten years after starting college, more than 58% of Kentucky colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.
Eastern Kentucky University majors questions
How many majors does Eastern Kentucky University offer?
Eastern Kentucky University offers 66 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Eastern Kentucky University?
Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn a median $92,289 four years after graduating, the highest of the 40 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $34,786.
Which Eastern Kentucky University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $35,203 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 Kentucky University overview