All MWSU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $34,729 | $51,174 | $26,863 |
| History | — | $40,716 | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $40,936 | $53,505 | $24,935 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $32,199 | $46,342 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $37,200 | $41,728 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $26,929 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $47,265 | $67,011 | $21,361 |
| Business Administration | $41,902 | $62,581 | $25,497 |
| Accounting | $47,202 | $60,025 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $43,070 | $57,015 | $25,950 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,938 | $74,875 | $25,000 |
| Health Administration | — | $48,596 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,557 | $45,251 | $24,815 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $47,141 | $65,896 | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $55,059 | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,695 | $39,163 | $21,352 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $33,183 | — | $24,704 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,955 | $68,405 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
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 MWSU students earn a median $42,647 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of Missouri colleges we cover. 39% graduate within six years.
MWSU majors questions
How many majors does MWSU offer?
Missouri Western State University offers 47 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 MWSU?
Nursing graduates from Missouri Western State University earn a median $74,875 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which MWSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $39,163 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 Missouri Western State University overview