All Marshall University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 11
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Engineering · 6
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $43,355 | $70,425 | $20,500 |
| Business Economics | — | $70,073 | — |
| Finance | $36,046 | $63,906 | $26,696 |
| Marketing | $37,191 | $58,293 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $35,036 | $54,659 | $25,415 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,176 | $77,609 | $27,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $60,610 | $75,952 | $24,698 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $59,017 | $67,667 | $22,789 |
| Dietetics | — | $55,840 | $23,250 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $55,037 | $25,588 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $20,682 | $47,581 | $24,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $28,815 | $42,925 | $25,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | — | $48,972 | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | $29,539 | $48,250 | — |
| Biology | $19,955 | $44,836 | $25,206 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $43,995 | — |
| Chemistry | $32,143 | — | $11,953 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,282 | $43,714 | $29,248 |
| History | — | $41,214 | $20,100 |
| English | $30,195 | $39,402 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $60,254 | $72,922 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $67,548 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $61,020 | — | $27,000 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $67,923 | — | $26,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | — | $79,371 | $28,375 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,047 | $69,565 | $28,375 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $35,126 | $28,500 |
| Studio Art | $24,475 | $32,723 | $25,293 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $23,169 | $44,277 | $26,662 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,057 | $43,659 | $25,886 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% 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 Marshall University students earn a median $46,354 ten years after starting college, more than 53% of West Virginia colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
Marshall University majors questions
How many majors does Marshall University offer?
Marshall University offers 64 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Marshall University?
Information Technology graduates from Marshall University earn a median $79,371 four years after graduating, the highest of the 30 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,375.
Which Marshall University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $32,723 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 Marshall University overview