All Radford University majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,662 | $81,120 | $26,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $63,606 | $71,805 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $58,997 | $68,364 | $25,250 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $55,422 | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $53,171 | $21,500 |
| Health Administration | $55,861 | $51,144 | $30,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | $48,566 | $35,384 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | $21,323 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $65,785 | — |
| Biology | $32,457 | $51,266 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | $39,090 | — | $26,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,096 | $55,856 | $27,000 |
| Music | $39,593 | $47,586 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $20,666 | $46,725 | $25,000 |
| Studio Art | $23,308 | $40,679 | $26,000 |
| Dance | $26,476 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $51,643 | $78,780 | $24,250 |
| Finance | $48,446 | $72,364 | $25,000 |
| Economics | $45,189 | $69,943 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $45,380 | $67,246 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $37,396 | $62,981 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $39,562 | $50,057 | $25,000 |
| History | $28,239 | $43,188 | $20,500 |
| English | $25,407 | $39,085 | $21,500 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,857 | $87,740 | $26,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $46,446 | $68,088 | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $38,038 | $59,932 | $25,250 |
| Journalism | $25,675 | $45,369 | $26,135 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $31,071 | $53,863 | $25,523 |
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 Radford University students earn a median $53,739 ten years after starting college, more than 45% of Virginia colleges we cover. 49% graduate within six years.
Radford University majors questions
How many majors does Radford University offer?
Radford University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Radford University?
Computer Science graduates from Radford University earn a median $87,740 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which Radford University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $39,085 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 Radford University overview