Frostburg State University majors, earnings & debt

Frostburg State University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Graduates in Engineering earn the most: a median $99,671 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Frostburg State University majors by area

Science & Math · 10 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$33,192$55,718$24,309
Zoology / Animal Biology$29,851$43,434$19,500
Botany / Plant Biology———
Chemistry———
Environmental Science / Conservation———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Physical Sciences, Other———
Physics———
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 9 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Political Science$41,332$57,770$25,000
Criminal Justice$40,844$56,668$25,000
Sociology$32,165$54,197$27,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$25,345$52,488$25,000
Social Work$37,836$50,376$26,000
Psychology$27,213$50,210$24,904
Geography———
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies———
Social Sciences———
Humanities & Languages · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Liberal Arts / General Studies$32,889$53,934$28,750
English—$46,612—
History———
International / Global Studies———
Linguistics———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Philosophy———
Health & Medicine · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$82,617$86,331$22,750
Pre-Med / Pre-Health$28,945$62,767$24,875
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$23,291$46,862$26,875
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)———
Health Administration———
Business & Finance · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Accounting$49,013$67,484$27,000
Business Administration$43,670$61,002$26,000
Economics———
Hospitality Management———
Technology & Computing · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Information Technology$51,247$85,521—
Computer Science$54,349$83,990$21,500
Computer and Information Sciences$40,214$70,144$30,750
Information Science / Studies—$69,680—
Arts & Design · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Music—$46,546—
Studio Art$24,649$45,220$24,834
Theatre—$29,679—
Education · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$51,236$51,478$26,000
Education (Subject Teaching)———
Engineering · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Engineering$62,968$99,671$23,750
City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications$28,720$48,762$27,000

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

Business Administration → Management analyst

$121,680
Maryland
$101,860
U.S.

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

$99,790
Maryland
$97,550
U.S.

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 Frostburg State University students earn a median $55,493 ten years after starting college, more than 28% of Maryland colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.

Frostburg State University majors questions

How many majors does Frostburg State University offer?

Frostburg State University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.

What is the highest-paying major at Frostburg State University?

Engineering graduates from Frostburg State University earn a median $99,671 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,750.

Which Frostburg State University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $29,679 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 Frostburg State University overview