All ONU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 6
- Engineering · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $84,916 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $44,584 | $67,802 | $26,970 |
| Construction Management | $64,311 | $66,757 | $26,500 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $45,730 | $59,597 | $25,000 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | $89,697 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,443 | $85,802 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,129 | $79,673 | $25,961 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,482 | $83,157 | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $49,444 | $72,121 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,463 | $48,289 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $19,167 | $34,445 | $27,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,046 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
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
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Civil Engineering → Civil engineer
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
Across all majors, former ONU students earn a median $80,928 ten years after starting college, more than 99% of Ohio colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
ONU majors questions
How many majors does ONU offer?
Ohio Northern University offers 51 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at ONU?
Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians graduates from Ohio Northern University earn a median $89,697 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings.
Which ONU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $34,445 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 Ohio Northern University overview