All Niagara University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 5
- Arts & Design · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | — | $73,611 | $25,280 |
| Accounting | — | $66,459 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $53,531 | $65,154 | $25,146 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | $31,790 | — | $27,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | — | $50,897 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $48,037 | $26,026 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,470 | $97,834 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | $27,000 |
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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former Niagara University students earn a median $56,196 ten years after starting college, more than 40% of New York colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
Niagara University majors questions
How many majors does Niagara University offer?
Niagara University offers 40 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Niagara University?
Nursing graduates from Niagara University earn a median $97,834 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Niagara University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $48,037 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 Niagara University overview