All EC majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $55,132 | $27,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | — | $56,168 | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $53,483 | $71,915 | — |
| Business Administration | $40,617 | $60,556 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $76,302 | $89,729 | $27,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
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
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
Across all majors, former EC students earn a median $57,550 ten years after starting college, more than 44% of New York colleges we cover. 65% graduate within six years.
EC majors questions
How many majors does EC offer?
Elmira College offers 35 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at EC?
Nursing graduates from Elmira College earn a median $89,729 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which EC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Human Services graduates earn the least: a median $49,723 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 Elmira College overview