All PVAMU majors by area
- Engineering · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $84,195 | $115,939 | $28,081 |
| Chemical Engineering | $58,627 | $92,591 | $33,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,678 | $88,708 | $31,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,372 | $84,082 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $61,068 | $64,359 | $31,000 |
| Architecture | — | $62,540 | $30,429 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | — | $78,757 | — |
| Accounting | $46,222 | $67,964 | $29,061 |
| Marketing | $37,493 | $58,810 | $33,000 |
| Business Administration | $38,662 | $53,715 | $31,000 |
| Finance | $56,791 | — | $35,414 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,947 | $51,499 | $31,000 |
| Agriculture | $38,063 | $49,403 | $28,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $83,218 | $91,910 | $27,392 |
| Health Sciences | $32,266 | $50,657 | $29,457 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,594 | $46,693 | $28,621 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,148 | $57,212 | $31,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $22,269 | $48,887 | $29,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,763 | $75,631 | $28,064 |
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former PVAMU students earn a median $45,411 ten years after starting college, more than 32% of Texas colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
PVAMU majors questions
How many majors does PVAMU offer?
Prairie View A & M University offers 37 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at PVAMU?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn a median $115,939 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,081.
Which PVAMU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Political Science graduates earn the least: a median $41,831 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 Prairie View A & M University overview