All Longwood University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,962 | $82,678 | $26,598 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $59,207 | $20,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $39,479 | $50,990 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $41,700 | $45,252 | $26,808 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $33,686 | $49,777 | $26,946 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $39,391 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $46,714 | $52,959 | $25,375 |
| English | $40,167 | $51,485 | $26,500 |
| History | $37,404 | $47,957 | $26,988 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $35,612 | $46,040 | $25,625 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $34,812 | $44,066 | $27,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $49,213 | $72,565 | $25,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,062 | $53,631 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $78,085 | $91,313 | — |
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 Longwood University students earn a median $52,347 ten years after starting college, more than 39% of Virginia colleges we cover. 61% graduate within six years.
Longwood University majors questions
How many majors does Longwood University offer?
Longwood University offers 28 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Longwood University?
Computer Science graduates from Longwood University earn a median $91,313 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings.
Which Longwood University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $44,066 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 Longwood University overview