All Harding University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Health & Medicine · 11
- Business & Finance · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $58,843 | — |
| Bible Studies | $48,073 | $48,762 | $18,114 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $27,686 | $41,328 | $26,909 |
| English | $19,588 | $37,384 | $27,000 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,743 | $71,872 | $30,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $58,184 | $23,920 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,178 | $54,149 | $26,054 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $58,649 | $80,311 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $53,876 | $71,203 | $27,250 |
| Marketing | $46,738 | $62,558 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $40,081 | $62,025 | $27,750 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Human Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $35,582 | $60,567 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $53,229 | $73,601 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $78,041 | $92,014 | $24,149 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | $19,338 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $33,577 | $51,434 | $26,854 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,489 | $51,067 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,251 | $41,228 | $27,639 |
| Education | $39,242 | — | $40,375 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former Harding University students earn a median $52,876 ten years after starting college, more than 78% of Arkansas colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
Harding University majors questions
How many majors does Harding University offer?
Harding University offers 74 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Harding University?
Computer Science graduates from Harding University earn a median $92,014 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,149.
Which Harding University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $37,384 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 Harding University overview