All NSU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $51,239 | $67,072 | $29,816 |
| Business Administration | $43,667 | $56,571 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $47,781 | $48,324 | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | $45,891 | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $70,545 | $25,300 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| 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 (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,042 | $44,147 | $24,242 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $40,123 | $53,484 | $24,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former NSU students earn a median $47,618 ten years after starting college, more than 33% of South Dakota colleges we cover. 49% graduate within six years.
NSU majors questions
How many majors does NSU offer?
Northern State University offers 33 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at NSU?
Biology graduates from Northern State University earn a median $70,545 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,300.
Which NSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $44,147 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 Northern State University overview