All Rust College majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Education · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Humanities & Languages · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $25,814 | $35,634 | $31,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $26,947 | $33,981 | $25,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $24,977 | $41,398 | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Journalism → Reporter / journalist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 5.9% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Rust College students earn a median $32,275 ten years after starting college, more than 7% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 12% graduate within six years.
Rust College majors questions
How many majors does Rust College offer?
Rust College offers 17 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Education.
What is the highest-paying major at Rust College?
Journalism graduates from Rust College earn a median $41,398 four years after graduating, the highest of the 3 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Rust College overview