All Liberty University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 15
- Science & Math · 11
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $42,284 | $53,357 | $28,375 |
| Religious Music and Worship | $33,284 | $51,701 | $27,000 |
| American Sign Language | $32,117 | $48,109 | — |
| Religious Studies | $38,540 | $47,991 | $36,495 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | $34,083 | $46,531 | $23,750 |
| History | $33,456 | $46,496 | $27,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $40,717 | $46,274 | $27,832 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,669 | $45,257 | $25,291 |
| English | $32,890 | $42,576 | $24,850 |
| International / Global Studies | $30,349 | $40,897 | $22,914 |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $81,095 | $27,500 |
| Biology | $23,803 | $50,666 | $23,299 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $23,988 | $41,103 | $24,393 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biopsychology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,918 | $82,883 | $27,457 |
| Health Administration | $43,578 | $58,969 | $33,345 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,423 | $51,061 | $25,645 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $49,103 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $36,641 | $48,926 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | $17,960 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $30,019 | $47,797 | $26,000 |
| Film and Photography | $20,512 | $43,025 | $22,500 |
| Music | $28,003 | $42,960 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $39,699 | $47,241 | $29,875 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $34,876 | $46,899 | $27,000 |
| Education | $25,194 | $41,664 | $42,160 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $31,136 | $40,952 | $33,450 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $56,014 | $84,228 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $49,772 | $67,269 | $29,166 |
| Accounting | $51,541 | $63,307 | $32,183 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | — | $94,928 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,127 | $89,244 | $26,899 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,794 | $89,129 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,392 | $54,911 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $39,592 | $51,940 | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $34,506 | $50,891 | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $50,629 | $102,096 | $24,874 |
| Construction Trades | — | — | — |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology | $66,126 | — | $19,407 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $56,258 | $82,116 | $28,068 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
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 Liberty University students earn a median $44,813 ten years after starting college, more than 18% of Virginia colleges we cover. 65% graduate within six years.
Liberty University majors questions
How many majors does Liberty University offer?
Liberty University offers 79 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Liberty University?
Air Transportation graduates from Liberty University earn a median $102,096 four years after graduating, the highest of the 46 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,874.
Which Liberty University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Human Services graduates earn the least: a median $36,290 four years after graduating.
Is Liberty University the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing Liberty University with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Liberty University overview