All Elon University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Engineering · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $69,298 | $112,303 | $19,500 |
| Accounting | $69,764 | $105,707 | $20,000 |
| Finance | $66,614 | $103,426 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | $55,893 | $95,163 | $21,500 |
| International Business | — | $91,132 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $60,719 | $88,983 | $19,500 |
| Entrepreneurship | $62,626 | $80,850 | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $71,121 | — |
| English | $36,302 | $68,927 | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,683 | $53,369 | $24,125 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $32,413 | — | $26,544 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $24,345 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $18,903 | — | $24,526 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $48,637 | $73,750 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $34,105 | $69,964 | $19,875 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $33,894 | $60,832 | $22,196 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | $53,185 | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $42,088 | $81,153 | $20,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $21,440 | $68,178 | $23,250 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $79,819 | $111,448 | $19,500 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,095 | $63,041 | $20,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Elon University students earn a median $74,545 ten years after starting college, more than 94% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
Elon University majors questions
How many majors does Elon University offer?
Elon University offers 68 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Elon University?
Economics graduates from Elon University earn a median $112,303 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,500.
Which Elon University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates earn the least: a median $53,185 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 Elon University overview