All MC majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Studies | — | $40,506 | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $63,885 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $43,299 | $52,789 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $42,245 | $46,780 | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $17,342 | $49,370 | $25,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $32,020 | $39,178 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,949 | $44,779 | $24,463 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,572 | $77,374 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,193 | $48,861 | $24,625 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $39,558 | $44,329 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,051 | $42,673 | $23,021 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former MC students earn a median $47,485 ten years after starting college, more than 79% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 59% graduate within six years.
MC majors questions
How many majors does MC offer?
Mississippi College offers 44 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at MC?
Nursing graduates from Mississippi College earn a median $77,374 four years after graduating, the highest of the 14 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which MC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $39,178 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 Mississippi College overview