All GWU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $42,840 | $61,489 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $44,261 | $58,918 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,337 | $75,117 | $24,922 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $58,061 | — |
| Health Administration | $39,472 | $47,089 | $24,312 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $48,505 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | $21,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,850 | $45,110 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $35,982 | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $68,175 | — |
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 GWU students earn a median $48,039 ten years after starting college, more than 59% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
GWU majors questions
How many majors does GWU offer?
Gardner-Webb University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at GWU?
Nursing graduates from Gardner-Webb University earn a median $75,117 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,922.
Which GWU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Communications graduates earn the least: a median $35,982 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 Gardner-Webb University overview