All Salem College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $26,750 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $43,299 | $68,431 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $36,646 | $47,488 | $26,407 |
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
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% 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 Salem College students earn a median $44,640 ten years after starting college, more than 37% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
Salem College majors questions
How many majors does Salem College offer?
Salem College offers 33 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.
What is the highest-paying major at Salem College?
Business Administration graduates from Salem College earn a median $68,431 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Salem College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Criminal Justice graduates earn the least: a median $45,560 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 Salem College overview