All Hampton University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Engineering · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | — | $82,252 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $32,511 | $47,479 | $23,355 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,179 | $54,437 | $26,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,359 | $49,539 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,303 | $94,216 | $26,999 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $54,286 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,633 | $48,610 | $26,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $28,324 | $61,675 | $26,250 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| 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
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
Journalism → Reporter / journalist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 5.9% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Hampton University students earn a median $59,159 ten years after starting college, more than 64% of Virginia colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
Hampton University majors questions
How many majors does Hampton University offer?
Hampton University offers 51 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Hampton University?
Nursing graduates from Hampton University earn a median $94,216 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,999.
Which Hampton University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $45,749 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 Hampton University overview