All Middle Tennessee State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 14
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Science & Math · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Arts & Design · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $71,762 | $98,967 | $22,050 |
| Management Information Systems | $48,608 | $75,044 | $22,375 |
| Accounting | $51,963 | $73,702 | $24,553 |
| Finance | $46,505 | $66,701 | $22,700 |
| Business Administration | $44,608 | $63,928 | $20,000 |
| Marketing | $43,612 | $60,217 | $20,708 |
| Agricultural Business | $50,013 | $53,648 | — |
| Entrepreneurship | $43,002 | $45,464 | — |
| Economics | — | $42,701 | — |
| Business | $40,100 | — | $24,450 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $45,184 | $69,300 | $18,750 |
| Physics | — | $69,192 | — |
| Biology | $35,986 | $56,659 | $21,500 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $34,329 | $56,405 | $31,256 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $31,125 | $56,293 | $17,750 |
| Biochemistry | $28,642 | $49,543 | $17,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $33,788 | $41,965 | $18,415 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | $37,716 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $45,074 | $54,747 | $29,723 |
| History | $35,391 | $51,206 | $18,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $38,272 | $49,997 | $26,000 |
| International / Global Studies | $30,365 | $49,637 | $23,850 |
| English | $31,554 | $47,105 | $24,045 |
| Linguistics | $34,856 | $43,666 | $21,187 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $38,807 | $50,184 | — |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $27,172 | $46,349 | $23,250 |
| Studio Art | $29,084 | $44,760 | $24,760 |
| Music | $27,586 | $43,999 | $22,608 |
| Film and Photography | $28,202 | $37,274 | $19,270 |
| Theatre | $17,860 | $33,179 | $19,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $65,839 | $75,061 | $27,884 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $56,781 | $18,011 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $30,835 | $54,070 | $25,853 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,966 | $48,608 | $23,500 |
| Public Health | $30,321 | $46,320 | $27,758 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $30,659 | $49,932 | $20,500 |
| Communications | $29,877 | $45,155 | $24,329 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | $22,077 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $71,664 | $92,533 | $20,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $67,431 | $83,405 | $19,576 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $60,808 | $80,541 | $28,327 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $57,543 | — |
| Special Education | $44,052 | $47,239 | $18,493 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,657 | $46,252 | $22,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $57,653 | $96,485 | $21,500 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $43,909 | $80,424 | $21,992 |
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
Communications → 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
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 Middle Tennessee State University students earn a median $48,541 ten years after starting college, more than 53% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 54% graduate within six years.
Middle Tennessee State University majors questions
How many majors does Middle Tennessee State University offer?
Middle Tennessee State University offers 73 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Middle Tennessee State University?
Construction Management graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn a median $98,967 four years after graduating, the highest of the 53 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,050.
Which Middle Tennessee State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $33,179 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 Middle Tennessee State University overview