Johnson C Smith University majors, earnings & debt

Johnson C Smith University offers 23 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Business Administration earn the most: a median $51,371 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All JCSU majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Liberal Arts / General Studies$33,847$38,941$36,285
English———
History———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminology$32,751$46,215$32,047
Political Science———
Psychology——$33,093
Social Work——$41,000
Arts & Design · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Dance———
Music———
Visual and Performing Arts———
Health & Medicine · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$29,678$44,678$34,078
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Public Health———
Science & Math · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$28,675$42,595$28,123
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Business & Finance · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$37,906$51,371$37,038
Economics———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications$26,090$40,600$31,000
Engineering · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Engineering———
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences$29,621—$31,000

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

Business Administration → Management analyst

$102,920
Charlotte
$98,560
North Carolina
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Communications → Public relations specialist

$75,190
Charlotte
$67,230
North Carolina
$74,750
U.S.

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 JCSU students earn a median $42,680 ten years after starting college, more than 22% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 34% graduate within six years.

JCSU majors questions

How many majors does JCSU offer?

Johnson C Smith University offers 23 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.

What is the highest-paying major at JCSU?

Business Administration graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn a median $51,371 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $37,038.

Which JCSU majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $38,941 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 Johnson C Smith University overview