All McKendree University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $45,899 | $69,002 | $21,203 |
| Marketing | $34,872 | $65,696 | $25,949 |
| Human Resources | $49,505 | $63,519 | $24,625 |
| Accounting | $55,313 | $61,361 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $43,339 | $61,173 | $25,312 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $31,678 | $59,238 | $26,833 |
| Biopsychology | — | $58,057 | $25,250 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $51,157 | — | $21,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,156 | $79,916 | $26,534 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,259 | $52,784 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,707 | — | $20,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former McKendree University students earn a median $58,572 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Illinois colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
McKendree University majors questions
How many majors does McKendree University offer?
McKendree University offers 45 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at McKendree University?
Nursing graduates from McKendree University earn a median $79,916 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,534.
Which McKendree University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $37,892 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 McKendree University overview