All MBU majors by area
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | — | $97,279 | — |
| Health Administration | — | $58,714 | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $26,783 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $44,920 | $58,459 | $31,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,887 | $50,117 | $27,089 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | — | — | — |
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
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former MBU students earn a median $44,427 ten years after starting college, more than 11% of Virginia colleges we cover. 39% graduate within six years.
MBU majors questions
How many majors does MBU offer?
Mary Baldwin University offers 36 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at MBU?
Nursing graduates from Mary Baldwin University earn a median $97,279 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings.
Which MBU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $45,703 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 Mary Baldwin University overview