All NSU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $43,368 | $57,549 | $30,750 |
| History | — | $47,608 | $23,165 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,794 | $41,705 | $30,582 |
| English | $33,266 | $38,731 | $24,250 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $49,823 | $65,781 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $43,690 | $60,651 | $23,056 |
| Management Information Systems | $51,298 | $55,328 | — |
| Marketing | $39,360 | $54,577 | $18,371 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | $45,998 | — | $22,500 |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,792 | $96,702 | $26,542 |
| Dietetics | — | $54,484 | $16,024 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $53,271 | $14,650 |
| Public Health | $41,457 | $48,057 | $27,464 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,464 | $44,064 | $19,041 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $62,912 | — | $21,330 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $53,978 | — |
| Biology | $36,536 | $53,387 | $21,701 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $34,174 | $50,981 | $21,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,045 | $45,474 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,150 | $43,116 | $23,807 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Special Education | $46,045 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $49,321 | $69,276 | $21,189 |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,703 | $49,854 | — |
| Journalism | — | $46,506 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $67,854 | $23,374 |
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NSU students earn a median $45,379 ten years after starting college, more than 44% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. 35% graduate within six years.
NSU majors questions
How many majors does NSU offer?
Northeastern State University offers 58 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at NSU?
Nursing graduates from Northeastern State University earn a median $96,702 four years after graduating, the highest of the 27 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,542.
Which NSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $38,731 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 Northeastern State University overview