All NU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 12
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $64,100 | $77,647 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $51,943 | $68,679 | $26,593 |
| Finance | $56,940 | $67,477 | $23,250 |
| Accounting | $45,217 | $64,405 | $23,850 |
| Marketing | $40,297 | $62,860 | $25,169 |
| International Business | — | $62,720 | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | $54,298 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $63,804 | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,857 | $68,008 | $20,250 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | — | $55,020 | $29,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $28,569 | $50,699 | $25,237 |
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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NU students earn a median $63,075 ten years after starting college, more than 83% of Michigan colleges we cover. 63% graduate within six years.
NU majors questions
How many majors does NU offer?
Northwood University offers 20 bachelor's majors across 5 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Technology & Computing.
What is the highest-paying major at NU?
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations graduates from Northwood University earn a median $77,647 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which NU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $50,699 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 Northwood University overview