All ISU majors by area
- Engineering · 14
- Health & Medicine · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Science & Math · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Business & Finance · 8
- Technology & Computing · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Trades & Applied Technology · 6
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,385 | $90,053 | $31,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,863 | $73,953 | $32,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $62,085 | $71,038 | $28,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $55,838 | $65,955 | $30,361 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $53,877 | $62,783 | $23,675 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $21,587 | $56,720 | $19,600 |
| Health Sciences | $33,122 | $48,828 | $24,625 |
| Dietetics | — | $46,238 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $27,866 | $52,171 | $23,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,082 | $43,444 | $37,323 |
| History | — | $42,814 | $30,793 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $38,054 | $42,232 | $28,000 |
| English | $31,441 | $40,602 | $25,750 |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | $62,033 | $89,887 | $31,660 |
| Finance | $49,121 | $73,295 | — |
| Business Administration | $44,178 | $69,630 | $25,500 |
| Accounting | $44,855 | $65,662 | $24,560 |
| Marketing | $39,605 | $64,480 | $25,123 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $62,829 | $88,888 | $25,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $35,629 | $46,205 | $23,199 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,105 | $46,189 | $26,486 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $33,475 | $47,655 | $29,000 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
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
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former ISU students earn a median $45,608 ten years after starting college, more than 14% of Idaho colleges we cover. 39% graduate within six years.
ISU majors questions
How many majors does ISU offer?
Idaho State University offers 94 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at ISU?
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Idaho State University earn a median $90,053 four years after graduating, the highest of the 27 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
Which ISU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $32,182 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 Idaho State University overview