All Saginaw Valley State University majors by area
- Science & Math · 11
- Business & Finance · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $35,216 | $54,038 | $24,932 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $53,416 | $72,171 | $25,243 |
| Finance | $46,284 | $65,610 | $21,250 |
| Business Administration | $44,490 | $65,594 | $25,557 |
| Marketing | $44,376 | $58,783 | $26,000 |
| Business | $37,424 | $47,065 | $28,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,740 | $55,558 | $38,865 |
| English | — | $55,302 | $28,625 |
| Writing | $23,298 | $50,875 | $30,432 |
| History | $38,628 | $42,803 | $29,702 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $76,244 | $81,103 | $28,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $59,937 | $70,081 | $18,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $66,597 | $65,826 | $31,750 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $32,753 | $53,376 | $31,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,021 | $50,816 | $30,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $28,289 | $42,270 | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,577 | $41,864 | $26,125 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $43,191 | $50,078 | $29,873 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,585 | $49,761 | $28,550 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,151 | $48,561 | $31,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $78,950 | $90,482 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $76,823 | $83,873 | $26,679 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $68,037 | $90,681 | $26,250 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $54,219 | $72,888 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,348 | $53,825 | $28,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills and Developmental / Remedial Education | — | — | — |
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
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Saginaw Valley State University students earn a median $51,955 ten years after starting college, more than 44% of Michigan colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
Saginaw Valley State University majors questions
How many majors does Saginaw Valley State University offer?
Saginaw Valley State University offers 60 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Saginaw Valley State University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn a median $90,681 four years after graduating, the highest of the 28 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,250.
Which Saginaw Valley State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $41,864 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 Saginaw Valley State University overview