All Jacksonville State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Business & Finance · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Education · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $39,457 | $70,025 | $14,875 |
| Accounting | $40,541 | $62,589 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration | $39,729 | $56,874 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $38,458 | $47,514 | $19,500 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $32,893 | $47,582 | $27,500 |
| Studio Art | $20,826 | $41,659 | $24,625 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | $57,351 | $92,358 | $24,471 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $57,466 | $90,850 | $23,709 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,896 | $83,984 | $21,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $55,867 | $71,420 | $26,000 |
| Health Sciences | $24,692 | $46,042 | $28,989 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $29,057 | $48,390 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $30,939 | $42,864 | $27,546 |
| English | $37,774 | $42,655 | $23,267 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $42,107 | $50,404 | $24,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $47,830 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,384 | $47,385 | $25,114 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $52,365 | — |
| Biology | $33,236 | $48,523 | $22,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,795 | $79,129 | $23,578 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,147 | $43,769 | $24,750 |
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 (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
Across all majors, former Jacksonville State University students earn a median $45,235 ten years after starting college, more than 54% of Alabama colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
Jacksonville State University majors questions
How many majors does Jacksonville State University offer?
Jacksonville State University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Jacksonville State University?
Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other graduates from Jacksonville State University earn a median $92,358 four years after graduating, the highest of the 28 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,471.
Which Jacksonville State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $39,687 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 Jacksonville State University overview