All Northwest Nazarene University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $25,923 | $33,265 | $27,000 |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | $23,836 | — | $27,650 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $33,875 | — | $24,406 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $41,719 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $46,499 | $70,953 | $23,375 |
| Accounting | $48,648 | $70,899 | $26,750 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,383 | $76,250 | $37,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $49,132 | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $23,300 | $48,307 | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,450 | $45,537 | $26,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | $85,643 | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
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 Northwest Nazarene University students earn a median $51,719 ten years after starting college, more than 71% of Idaho colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
Northwest Nazarene University majors questions
How many majors does Northwest Nazarene University offer?
Northwest Nazarene University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Northwest Nazarene University?
Engineering graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn a median $85,643 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings.
Which Northwest Nazarene University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $33,265 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 Northwest Nazarene University overview