All Indiana State University majors by area
- Engineering · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $78,215 | $91,915 | $20,500 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $71,755 | $82,303 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $66,479 | $79,527 | $26,990 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | $77,336 | — |
| Interior Architecture | $40,441 | $52,693 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $48,639 | — | $25,000 |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $72,379 | $94,902 | $29,567 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $67,267 | $92,741 | — |
| Finance | $46,207 | $67,937 | $22,805 |
| Business Administration | $44,868 | $67,478 | $23,025 |
| Human Resources | $38,296 | $67,452 | $25,000 |
| Insurance | — | $67,033 | — |
| Marketing | $49,556 | $66,087 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $50,935 | $61,660 | $24,300 |
| Business | $43,458 | $57,171 | $24,562 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,381 | $81,988 | $30,155 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $33,345 | $58,541 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $55,749 | $25,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $37,268 | $51,288 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,975 | $46,556 | $25,000 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,414 | $50,968 | $28,750 |
| English | $32,336 | $40,676 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | $73,623 | $23,081 |
| Biology | $43,656 | $56,764 | $21,948 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $41,038 | $49,711 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | $38,331 | $26,959 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,862 | $54,610 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,204 | $44,482 | $25,000 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,213 | $48,185 | $25,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $40,112 | $71,254 | $24,500 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,293 | $61,424 | $23,196 |
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
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 Indiana State University students earn a median $48,387 ten years after starting college, more than 36% of Indiana colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
Indiana State University majors questions
How many majors does Indiana State University offer?
Indiana State University offers 67 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Indiana State University?
Construction Management graduates from Indiana State University earn a median $94,902 four years after graduating, the highest of the 37 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,567.
Which Indiana State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $38,331 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 Indiana State University overview