All Gustavus Adolphus College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $62,016 | — |
| English | $33,456 | $46,987 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $73,540 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $31,877 | $54,202 | $25,640 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $38,024 | $49,758 | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $26,901 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $28,601 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $64,094 | $95,200 | $26,959 |
| Economics | $52,439 | $91,252 | $24,474 |
| Business | $49,881 | $79,260 | $25,625 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,250 | $48,822 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,117 | $47,629 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,294 | $86,114 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $38,796 | $57,870 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $50,074 | $69,423 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
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 → 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
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
Across all majors, former Gustavus Adolphus College students earn a median $65,607 ten years after starting college, more than 81% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 77% graduate within six years.
Gustavus Adolphus College majors questions
How many majors does Gustavus Adolphus College offer?
Gustavus Adolphus College offers 38 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Gustavus Adolphus College?
Accounting graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median $95,200 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,959.
Which Gustavus Adolphus College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $46,987 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 Gustavus Adolphus College overview