All Emporia State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | $38,538 | $68,568 | $21,257 |
| Accounting | $40,967 | $65,271 | $20,000 |
| Business Administration | $40,528 | $60,719 | $16,938 |
| Marketing | $40,830 | $55,527 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $65,043 | $22,895 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $38,423 | $50,717 | $26,492 |
| English | — | $45,292 | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $60,066 | $71,002 | $24,440 |
| Public Health | $31,547 | $48,325 | $24,250 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $46,445 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $19,276 | $34,355 | $25,129 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,954 | $50,458 | $22,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,933 | $46,195 | $23,976 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $48,438 | $67,263 | $19,237 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $37,095 | $45,003 | $26,000 |
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Emporia State University students earn a median $47,601 ten years after starting college, more than 22% of Kansas colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.
Emporia State University majors questions
How many majors does Emporia State University offer?
Emporia State University offers 38 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Emporia State University?
Nursing graduates from Emporia State University earn a median $71,002 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,440.
Which Emporia State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $34,355 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 Emporia State University overview