All Fayetteville State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Science & Math · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,332 | $48,881 | $25,000 |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $30,944 | $48,094 | $28,786 |
| Accounting | $40,056 | — | $31,000 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,448 | $88,701 | $22,052 |
| Health Administration | $32,069 | $42,270 | $26,833 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $45,610 | $35,680 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | $16,454 | — | $27,497 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,080 | $50,732 | $30,087 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $50,940 | $36,164 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $24,210 | $38,325 | $29,417 |
| 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
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 Fayetteville State University students earn a median $40,144 ten years after starting college, more than 20% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 38% graduate within six years.
Fayetteville State University majors questions
How many majors does Fayetteville State University offer?
Fayetteville State University offers 35 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Fayetteville State University?
Nursing graduates from Fayetteville State University earn a median $88,701 four years after graduating, the highest of the 13 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,052.
Which Fayetteville State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Computer Science graduates earn the least: a median $36,164 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 Fayetteville State University overview