All Shaw University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Education · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $18,987 | $44,010 | $30,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $34,652 | $47,401 | $34,265 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $28,545 | $42,500 |
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
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 Shaw University students earn a median $34,409 ten years after starting college, more than 6% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 22% graduate within six years.
Shaw University majors questions
How many majors does Shaw University offer?
Shaw University offers 27 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Shaw University?
Business Administration graduates from Shaw University earn a median $47,401 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $34,265.
Which Shaw University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Communications graduates earn the least: a median $28,545 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 Shaw University overview