All MLC majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,706 | $56,435 | $21,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology / Ministry | $15,327 | $39,949 | $18,949 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | — | — |
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
Special Education → Special education 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
Across all majors, former MLC students earn a median $47,491 ten years after starting college, more than 14% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 72% graduate within six years.
MLC majors questions
How many majors does MLC offer?
Martin Luther College offers 7 bachelor's majors across 2 areas; the most majors are in Education and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at MLC?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates from Martin Luther College earn a median $56,435 four years after graduating, the highest of the 2 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,500.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Martin Luther College overview