All NWOSU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $36,300 | $44,123 | $22,170 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $44,000 | $58,292 | $18,172 |
| Agricultural Business | — | $49,666 | — |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $50,705 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $39,527 | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $65,335 | $85,283 | $23,202 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | $26,809 | $38,610 | $20,335 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
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 NWOSU students earn a median $44,358 ten years after starting college, more than 28% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. 30% graduate within six years.
NWOSU majors questions
How many majors does NWOSU offer?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers 25 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at NWOSU?
Nursing graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median $85,283 four years after graduating, the highest of the 9 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,202.
Which NWOSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other graduates earn the least: a median $38,610 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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University overview