All SU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $37,413 | $60,003 | $22,750 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $59,193 | — |
| History | $27,873 | $54,262 | $24,125 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $30,895 | $54,187 | $17,500 |
| English | $35,283 | $53,906 | $21,875 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $38,478 | $48,963 | $25,000 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | — | $91,642 | — |
| Accounting | $62,889 | $89,535 | $23,036 |
| Finance | $54,776 | $80,478 | $22,125 |
| Marketing | $51,157 | $70,597 | $21,842 |
| Business Administration | $49,278 | $66,519 | $23,450 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $80,088 | $109,739 | $31,000 |
| Nursing | $76,477 | $86,233 | $24,297 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $67,679 | $74,731 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,344 | $59,892 | $25,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $54,548 | $79,158 | $23,750 |
| Mathematics | $49,125 | $71,910 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $35,876 | $62,407 | $23,250 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,026 | $49,706 | $20,606 |
| Chemistry | $50,169 | — | $27,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $20,632 | $44,514 | $24,239 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,808 | $59,311 | $24,240 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,544 | $55,807 | $22,804 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,653 | $97,414 | $24,656 |
| Information Science / Studies | $61,290 | $81,116 | $23,250 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,704 | $56,048 | $22,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
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
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SU students earn a median $61,515 ten years after starting college, more than 48% of Maryland colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
SU majors questions
How many majors does SU offer?
Salisbury University offers 45 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at SU?
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) graduates from Salisbury University earn a median $109,739 four years after graduating, the highest of the 30 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
Which SU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $44,514 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 Salisbury University overview