All MUW majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,811 | $39,455 | $29,673 |
| English | — | — | $20,833 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,422 | $91,522 | $19,260 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $49,488 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $43,936 | $20,825 |
| Public Health | $26,553 | $38,325 | $28,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $29,090 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $52,829 | — |
| Business Administration | $35,310 | $42,035 | $24,875 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,812 | $40,196 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $41,632 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $20,026 | $42,043 | $25,750 |
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 MUW students earn a median $46,128 ten years after starting college, more than 64% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
MUW majors questions
How many majors does MUW offer?
Mississippi University for Women offers 29 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at MUW?
Nursing graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn a median $91,522 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,260.
Which MUW majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $29,090 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 University for Women overview