All EWU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Business & Finance · 10
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 6
- Engineering · 6
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $52,665 | $75,927 | $18,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $41,331 | $67,534 | $19,802 |
| Finance | $48,728 | $66,710 | $17,074 |
| Business Administration | $45,138 | $65,503 | $19,168 |
| Marketing | $42,196 | $64,677 | $20,416 |
| Economics | $37,368 | $60,954 | $21,809 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,984 | $75,533 | $25,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $65,245 | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $47,541 | $58,786 | $25,326 |
| Health Administration | $48,114 | $56,244 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,325 | $56,507 | $24,750 |
| History | $36,126 | $50,286 | $23,608 |
| English | $31,592 | $41,541 | $18,591 |
| Climate Science | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $27,427 | — | $20,518 |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology | $25,379 | $60,556 | $23,041 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $39,671 | $58,106 | — |
| Biology | $33,793 | $56,083 | $21,666 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $25,090 | $39,404 | — |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | $19,060 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,914 | $57,915 | $23,009 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,028 | $55,671 | $20,885 |
| Special Education | $41,883 | $55,244 | $23,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $66,443 | $85,599 | $29,875 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $62,497 | $85,495 | $26,038 |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | $84,265 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | $76,693 | — |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $70,789 | — | $25,666 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $37,782 | $50,969 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,004 | $95,817 | $25,868 |
| Software and Media Applications | $29,046 | $46,104 | $23,250 |
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 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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former EWU students earn a median $57,897 ten years after starting college, more than 67% of Washington colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
EWU majors questions
How many majors does EWU offer?
Eastern Washington University offers 71 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at EWU?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Eastern Washington University earn a median $95,817 four years after graduating, the highest of the 36 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,868.
Which EWU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Film and Photography graduates earn the least: a median $39,404 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 Washington University overview