All EMU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $46,585 | $53,229 | $27,000 |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | $60,136 | — | $18,555 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,478 | $81,610 | $28,979 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | $27,125 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
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
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former EMU students earn a median $54,869 ten years after starting college, more than 48% of Virginia colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
EMU majors questions
How many majors does EMU offer?
Eastern Mennonite University offers 40 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at EMU?
Nursing graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn a median $81,610 four years after graduating, the highest of the 2 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,979.
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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 Mennonite University overview