All Rider University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Communications & Media · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $65,849 | $91,950 | $25,536 |
| Finance | $57,881 | $88,405 | $27,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $58,890 | $82,193 | $23,125 |
| Human Resources | $40,941 | $70,122 | $27,000 |
| International Business | $53,124 | $69,451 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $50,838 | $69,423 | $24,250 |
| Marketing | $44,352 | $67,230 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,315 | $54,724 | $22,233 |
| History | $46,393 | $53,311 | $27,000 |
| English | — | $51,521 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $29,445 | $51,406 | — |
| Music | $20,727 | $43,753 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | $24,515 | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $50,478 | $65,648 | — |
| Biology | $41,181 | $58,008 | $26,977 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biopsychology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,600 | $63,612 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $41,864 | $59,897 | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $16,690 | $46,733 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences | — | $79,664 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | — | $64,454 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $52,940 | $61,208 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $57,145 | $60,178 | $26,466 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,421 | $72,734 | $25,720 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
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
Human Resources → HR specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Rider University students earn a median $62,208 ten years after starting college, more than 58% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 61% graduate within six years.
Rider University majors questions
How many majors does Rider University offer?
Rider University offers 56 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Rider University?
Accounting graduates from Rider University earn a median $91,950 four years after graduating, the highest of the 26 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,536.
Which Rider University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $43,753 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 Rider University overview