All ORU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Business & Finance · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology / Ministry | $27,088 | $45,360 | $30,750 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | $36,493 | $37,000 |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $41,590 | $65,210 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration | $37,748 | $58,754 | $28,137 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | $25,696 | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | $19,126 | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,531 | $44,177 | $26,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,069 | $42,753 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,206 | $39,535 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | $29,582 | — | $28,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,417 | $79,547 | $29,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,150 | $46,214 | $25,965 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $66,805 | $84,649 | $26,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
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 ORU students earn a median $46,885 ten years after starting college, more than 60% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
ORU majors questions
How many majors does ORU offer?
Oral Roberts University offers 65 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at ORU?
Engineering graduates from Oral Roberts University earn a median $84,649 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,917.
Which ORU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates earn the least: a median $36,493 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 Oral Roberts University overview