All National University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $92,748 | $121,408 | — |
| Nursing | $99,714 | $114,413 | $37,375 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $55,562 | $79,900 | $38,486 |
| Health Sciences | $55,679 | $76,305 | $29,688 |
| Public Health | $52,057 | $70,340 | $37,469 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $62,748 | — |
| Health Administration | $64,382 | $59,956 | $38,969 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $92,758 | $94,118 | $28,675 |
| Accounting | $61,037 | $79,696 | $34,375 |
| Business Administration | $61,299 | $78,266 | $26,818 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $38,696 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $59,645 | $29,687 |
| English | — | $59,192 | $26,437 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $34,012 | $58,727 | $33,094 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $57,429 | — | $35,426 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,080 | $53,761 | $33,989 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | $42,812 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $93,417 | $100,721 | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | $97,525 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $50,070 | — | $30,622 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $87,383 | $95,555 | $29,500 |
| Information Technology | — | $94,203 | $30,077 |
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 National University students earn a median $67,548 ten years after starting college, more than 61% of California colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
National University majors questions
How many majors does National University offer?
National University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at National University?
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates from National University earn a median $121,408 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings.
Which National University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $53,761 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 National University overview