All Lincoln University majors by area
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Biology | $35,467 | — | $28,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $39,331 | $48,276 | $36,636 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $26,760 | — | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $21,282 | $40,887 | $43,382 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,262 | $36,835 | $30,259 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,592 | $79,520 | $28,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $26,356 | — | $34,532 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | — | $52,071 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $35,426 | $45,788 | $29,995 |
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
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
Across all majors, former Lincoln University students earn a median $39,463 ten years after starting college, more than 14% of Missouri colleges we cover. 21% graduate within six years.
Lincoln University majors questions
How many majors does Lincoln University offer?
Lincoln University offers 31 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Lincoln University?
Nursing graduates from Lincoln University earn a median $79,520 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,500.
Which Lincoln University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $36,835 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 Lincoln University overview