All JCU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $29,095 | $49,493 | $26,188 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $27,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $17,813 | — | $27,000 |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $65,098 | $91,386 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $62,145 | $86,546 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $55,590 | $84,728 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $54,238 | $78,272 | $26,923 |
| Marketing | $48,890 | $73,881 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources | $50,938 | $72,144 | $20,000 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $69,024 | $27,000 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $30,087 | — | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $65,716 | $88,824 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $37,978 | $45,791 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,971 | $65,098 | $27,000 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $41,072 | $62,270 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
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
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former JCU students earn a median $62,860 ten years after starting college, more than 87% of Ohio colleges we cover. 79% graduate within six years.
JCU majors questions
How many majors does JCU offer?
John Carroll University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at JCU?
Economics graduates from John Carroll University earn a median $91,386 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which JCU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education graduates earn the least: a median $45,791 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 John Carroll University overview