All OU majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $30,724 | $55,834 | $51,250 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | — | $62,069 | $35,500 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
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
Human Resources → HR specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former OU students earn a median $42,488 ten years after starting college, more than 31% of Alabama colleges we cover. 45% graduate within six years.
OU majors questions
How many majors does OU offer?
Oakwood University offers 48 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at OU?
Human Resources graduates from Oakwood University earn a median $62,069 four years after graduating, the highest of the 2 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $35,500.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Oakwood University overview