All Marquette University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 14
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Science & Math · 11
- Engineering · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $59,255 | $102,306 | $24,990 |
| Real Estate | $58,246 | $99,583 | $19,500 |
| Accounting | $67,665 | $99,086 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $67,888 | $97,719 | $24,044 |
| Economics | $46,400 | $82,722 | $23,718 |
| Marketing | $53,415 | $82,233 | $26,000 |
| Business Economics | $53,345 | $81,897 | $24,500 |
| Business Administration | $63,285 | $81,670 | $26,633 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $39,816 | $71,711 | $24,187 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | $54,242 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | — | $62,473 | $26,000 |
| History | $36,907 | $59,529 | $19,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $41,033 | $55,795 | $19,500 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Economics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,555 | $88,921 | $25,296 |
| Physiology | $31,173 | $78,125 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $47,141 | $76,620 | $20,500 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $81,797 | $106,686 | $26,750 |
| Computer Engineering | $69,664 | $97,608 | $24,767 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $73,526 | $95,728 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,049 | $93,764 | $26,602 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,386 | $88,144 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,574 | $88,069 | $22,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $82,520 | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $66,501 | $26,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,583 | $64,978 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | $38,700 | $63,322 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $36,443 | $60,482 | $23,531 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $35,720 | $55,298 | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,806 | $56,955 | $23,250 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,974 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,530 | $98,108 | $22,536 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
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
Public Relations and Advertising → 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
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
Across all majors, former Marquette University students earn a median $78,257 ten years after starting college, more than 98% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. 83% graduate within six years.
Marquette University majors questions
How many majors does Marquette University offer?
Marquette University offers 74 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Marquette University?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Marquette University earn a median $106,686 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,750.
Which Marquette University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates earn the least: a median $55,298 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 Marquette University overview