All Kean University majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $101,039 | $96,821 | $20,750 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $59,531 | $26,500 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $34,934 | $60,236 | $26,000 |
| English | $36,257 | $54,749 | $30,679 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $42,750 | $50,854 | $30,812 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | $72,277 | $22,636 |
| Biology | $34,522 | $61,291 | $26,548 |
| Mathematics | $40,235 | $59,082 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | $50,645 | — | $27,000 |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $46,386 | $72,446 | $26,999 |
| Economics | — | $66,368 | — |
| Finance | $46,685 | $65,415 | $24,688 |
| Business Administration | $45,782 | $65,332 | $27,018 |
| International Business | $45,396 | $64,878 | $24,185 |
| Marketing | $37,781 | $61,602 | $25,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $35,673 | $56,666 | $26,713 |
| Studio Art | $25,928 | $40,213 | $28,750 |
| Theatre | — | $32,107 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,929 | $63,156 | $29,625 |
| Special Education | $48,628 | $61,158 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $54,447 | $58,885 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $27,983 | $54,277 | $25,250 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | — | — | $27,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,867 | $91,546 | $26,243 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $51,540 | $72,483 | $26,570 |
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
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Kean University students earn a median $57,237 ten years after starting college, more than 26% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
Kean University majors questions
How many majors does Kean University offer?
Kean University offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Kean University?
Nursing graduates from Kean University earn a median $96,821 four years after graduating, the highest of the 30 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,750.
Which Kean University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $32,107 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 Kean University overview