All PU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 7
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $34,612 | $53,092 | $26,021 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $47,202 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $22,750 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $76,060 | $78,641 | $28,375 |
| Health Administration | — | $76,880 | $24,434 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,219 | $56,053 | $26,848 |
| Public Health | $30,412 | $55,116 | $26,277 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Communications | $23,879 | — | $27,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $53,674 | — |
| Education | $34,067 | $53,333 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $44,435 | $61,696 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $105,018 | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
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
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former PU students earn a median $60,583 ten years after starting college, more than 55% of Oregon colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
PU majors questions
How many majors does PU offer?
Pacific University offers 56 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at PU?
Computer Science graduates from Pacific University earn a median $105,018 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings.
Which PU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Environmental Science / Conservation graduates earn the least: a median $47,202 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 Pacific University overview