Shawnee State University majors, earnings & debt

Shawnee State University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Graduates in Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other earn the most: a median $84,015 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Shawnee State University majors by area

Social Sciences & Public Service · 8 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Social Sciences—$43,723—
Sociology—$43,602$32,250
Psychology$27,681$40,791$20,500
Criminal Justice———
International Relations———
Legal Support Services———
Political Science———
Psychology, Other———
Health & Medicine · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$67,126$78,624$24,146
Health Administration$45,324$55,703$23,250
Kinesiology / Exercise Science—$51,304$31,000
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$50,391$50,706$22,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Medical Laboratory Science———
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences———
Science & Math · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biological and Physical Sciences$31,151—$19,229
Biology——$27,550
Chemistry———
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Physics———
Arts & Design · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$24,375$39,821$29,000
Studio Art$19,261$34,215$28,750
Film and Photography———
Music———
Theatre———
Business & Finance · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Accounting$35,827$56,034—
Business Administration$36,224$48,031$28,500
Management Information Systems$42,673$46,822$27,375
Management Science / Analytics———
Marketing———
Engineering · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other$51,174$84,015$28,750
Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians$57,682$81,446$24,500
Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians———
Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians———
Environmental Engineering———
Education · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Special Education$37,020$44,143$27,000
Education (Elementary / Secondary)—$41,068—
Education (Subject Teaching)———
Education, Other———
Humanities & Languages · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Liberal Arts / General Studies—$41,424—
English———
History———
Technology & Computing · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Programming———
Information Technology———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Graphic Communications———

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

$94,270
Ohio
$101,860
U.S.

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

Nursing → Registered nurse

$82,510
Ohio
$97,550
U.S.

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

Across all majors, former Shawnee State University students earn a median $39,596 ten years after starting college, more than 15% of Ohio colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.

Shawnee State University majors questions

How many majors does Shawnee State University offer?

Shawnee State University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.

What is the highest-paying major at Shawnee State University?

Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other graduates from Shawnee State University earn a median $84,015 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,750.

Which Shawnee State University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $34,215 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 Shawnee State University overview