All NSU majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,935 | $86,608 | $25,638 |
| Health Sciences | $59,186 | $67,765 | $42,605 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $58,627 | $66,559 | $26,797 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,009 | $51,722 | $24,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $24,340 | $42,065 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $23,529 | $39,223 | $22,885 |
| Theatre | $16,973 | $36,229 | $22,250 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $55,115 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,688 | $47,652 | $31,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $53,442 | — | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $25,078 | $55,452 | $26,821 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $48,895 | $60,861 | $29,371 |
| Business Administration | $37,020 | $51,927 | $28,750 |
| Hospitality Management | $35,452 | $44,227 | $20,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,908 | $53,800 | $23,662 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,458 | $51,672 | $27,962 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $45,639 | $74,209 | $25,625 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $39,282 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $25,137 | $37,273 | $21,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | — | $63,928 | $29,000 |
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
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 NSU students earn a median $47,021 ten years after starting college, more than 48% of Louisiana colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
NSU majors questions
How many majors does NSU offer?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers 31 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at NSU?
Nursing graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median $86,608 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,638.
Which NSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $36,229 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 State University of Louisiana overview