All Elmhurst University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Business & Finance · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Education · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,767 | $56,282 | $20,000 |
| Writing | $33,556 | $47,052 | $23,250 |
| English | $33,947 | $46,021 | $19,500 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $14,750 |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $59,734 | $79,654 | $18,125 |
| Business Administration | $49,771 | $76,678 | $19,750 |
| Finance | $57,171 | $76,433 | $18,250 |
| Marketing | $40,074 | $72,286 | $19,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $36,432 | $41,122 | $26,125 |
| Music | $21,759 | $32,448 | $28,125 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,804 | $60,161 | $24,287 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $41,423 | $53,618 | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,789 | $56,411 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,105 | $52,106 | $24,064 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,820 | $79,372 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,538 | $66,244 | $23,375 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $60,158 | $20,500 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,910 | $101,273 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
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
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
Across all majors, former Elmhurst University students earn a median $61,462 ten years after starting college, more than 61% of Illinois colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
Elmhurst University majors questions
How many majors does Elmhurst University offer?
Elmhurst University offers 59 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Elmhurst University?
Computer Science graduates from Elmhurst University earn a median $101,273 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings.
Which Elmhurst University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $32,448 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 Elmhurst University overview