All LSU majors by area
- Engineering · 15
- Science & Math · 15
- Business & Finance · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Education · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $74,786 | $114,226 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,915 | $106,897 | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | $56,605 | $103,421 | $25,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,311 | $99,975 | $18,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,238 | $97,208 | $22,368 |
| Industrial Engineering | $65,285 | $94,748 | $21,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,552 | $85,627 | $22,486 |
| Environmental Engineering | $59,237 | $80,129 | $24,486 |
| Architecture | $42,400 | $69,029 | $26,500 |
| Landscape Architecture | $60,668 | $68,140 | — |
| Interior Architecture | $44,511 | $58,518 | $17,750 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $44,717 | — | $21,788 |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | $42,218 | $67,493 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics | $44,136 | $64,121 | $15,000 |
| Biology | $22,742 | $56,019 | $20,875 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $32,516 | $50,173 | $23,008 |
| Animal Sciences | $29,793 | $43,797 | $23,143 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $16,366 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $14,910 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $54,408 | $95,302 | $19,500 |
| Construction Management | $66,934 | $91,660 | $24,000 |
| Accounting | $56,910 | $82,617 | $19,600 |
| Business Economics | $42,491 | $81,799 | $22,374 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $59,150 | $80,498 | $21,500 |
| International Business | $49,890 | $65,326 | $18,000 |
| Business Administration | $41,232 | $64,590 | $20,062 |
| Marketing | $40,219 | $60,408 | $21,500 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | $24,553 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $24,882 | $61,045 | $22,728 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,957 | $51,577 | $21,250 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $51,592 | $22,000 |
| Philosophy | $20,222 | $50,016 | $19,875 |
| International / Global Studies | — | $49,540 | $21,500 |
| English | $24,355 | $49,464 | $21,625 |
| History | $32,999 | $48,454 | $18,625 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $34,296 | $47,176 | $24,646 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $24,879 | $43,964 | $19,575 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,956 | $56,413 | $23,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $18,575 | $55,630 | $20,500 |
| Nutrition Science | $26,117 | $55,159 | $23,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $47,521 | $19,455 |
| Studio Art | $23,348 | $43,364 | $21,500 |
| Theatre | $20,290 | $38,317 | $21,500 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $58,697 | $89,307 | $21,562 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $38,426 | $55,245 | $22,875 |
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former LSU students earn a median $61,251 ten years after starting college, more than 92% of Louisiana colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
LSU majors questions
How many majors does LSU offer?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers 83 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at LSU?
Chemical Engineering graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median $114,226 four years after graduating, the highest of the 49 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,500.
Which LSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $38,317 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College overview