All Luther College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,926 | $54,821 | $27,000 |
| German | — | $49,769 | — |
| English | $38,490 | $46,116 | $27,000 |
| History | — | $45,737 | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $29,359 | $63,998 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $19,239 | $52,296 | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $45,367 | $50,947 | $27,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,533 | $77,569 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $51,913 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | $50,580 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $60,068 | $75,341 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $49,491 | $68,510 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $63,760 | — | $27,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $42,012 | $52,905 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,691 | $50,164 | $27,000 |
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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Luther College students earn a median $59,850 ten years after starting college, more than 73% of Iowa colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
Luther College majors questions
How many majors does Luther College offer?
Luther College offers 43 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Luther College?
Nursing graduates from Luther College earn a median $77,569 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Luther College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $45,737 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 Luther College overview