All Pittsburg State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Engineering · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $69,733 | $90,321 | $23,461 |
| Finance | $50,450 | $76,033 | $21,875 |
| Accounting | $43,624 | $66,851 | $22,250 |
| Business | $46,738 | $64,565 | $23,015 |
| Marketing | $44,401 | $60,219 | $23,994 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | $66,582 | $111,920 | $21,235 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $64,703 | $81,562 | $22,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $57,234 | $74,878 | $25,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | $69,750 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $49,023 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $36,597 | $46,931 | $23,500 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,134 | $56,733 | $19,550 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,243 | $70,657 | $22,791 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,393 | — | $24,900 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $28,106 | $45,940 | $23,250 |
| Graphic Communications | $30,270 | $39,946 | $25,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,802 | $48,757 | $24,125 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,572 | $43,465 | $22,727 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | $54,783 | $71,199 | $20,500 |
| Computer 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 → 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
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Pittsburg State University students earn a median $50,579 ten years after starting college, more than 44% of Kansas colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
Pittsburg State University majors questions
How many majors does Pittsburg State University offer?
Pittsburg State University offers 44 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Pittsburg State University?
Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other graduates from Pittsburg State University earn a median $111,920 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,235.
Which Pittsburg State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates earn the least: a median $34,318 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 Pittsburg State University overview