Lindenwood University majors, earnings & debt

Lindenwood University offers 67 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Computer Systems Analysis earn the most: a median $98,053 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Lindenwood University majors by area

Social Sciences & Public Service · 12 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$36,253$58,400$27,000
Political Science—$55,869$24,022
Social Work—$53,359$27,000
Psychology$28,934$46,138$25,131
Anthropology———
Criminology———
Fire Protection———
Human Services———
International Relations———
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies———
Public Administration———
Sociology———
Business & Finance · 11 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Accounting$46,842$66,383$26,500
Business$47,821$63,524$31,000
Human Resources$50,426$63,385$34,750
Finance$45,011$63,077$26,778
Marketing$41,404$57,255$27,000
Business Administration———
Economics———
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations———
International Business———
Management Information Systems———
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations———
Humanities & Languages · 10 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$36,653$52,598$34,596
English———
History———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Literature———
Philosophy———
Religious Education———
Religious Studies———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Writing———
Arts & Design · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Studio Art—$46,244—
Theatre$25,083$43,329$27,000
Arts and Entertainment Management———
Dance———
Film and Photography———
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design———
Music———
Health & Medicine · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing—$97,217—
Health Administration$50,509$69,956$35,500
Public Health—$62,455$27,000
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$35,314$48,991$28,000
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)———
Health Sciences———
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences———
Science & Math · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$30,486$50,669$27,000
Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences———
Chemistry———
Environmental Science / Conservation———
Mathematics———
Statistics———
Education · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$37,314$41,633$27,000
Education, Other$32,812$37,795$29,530
Education———
Education (Subject Teaching)$29,554—$32,500
Special Education———
Technology & Computing · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Systems Analysis—$98,053—
Information Technology$66,965$89,675$29,485
Computer and Information Sciences$60,752$86,526$31,241
Software and Media Applications$34,433$45,810$25,717
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications———
Communications & Media · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Public Relations and Advertising$32,000$55,003$27,000
Communications$41,579$54,917$28,500
Broadcasting / Digital Media———
Journalism———

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 → Management analyst

$101,100
St. Louis
$97,270
Missouri
$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

Criminal Justice → Police officer

$73,240
St. Louis
$59,460
Missouri
$76,210
U.S.

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 Lindenwood University students earn a median $53,278 ten years after starting college, more than 69% of Missouri colleges we cover. 49% graduate within six years.

Lindenwood University majors questions

How many majors does Lindenwood University offer?

Lindenwood University offers 67 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.

What is the highest-paying major at Lindenwood University?

Computer Systems Analysis graduates from Lindenwood University earn a median $98,053 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings.

Which Lindenwood University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Education, Other graduates earn the least: a median $37,795 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 Lindenwood University overview