All SU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $40,980 | $66,070 | $23,250 |
| Physiology | $24,058 | $54,490 | $20,750 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $17,818 | $40,457 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | $30,758 | $25,500 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $81,678 | $91,096 | $29,749 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,676 | $64,373 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $45,499 | $66,673 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $51,601 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
Across all majors, former SU students earn a median $58,433 ten years after starting college, more than 59% of Virginia colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
SU majors questions
How many majors does SU offer?
Shenandoah University offers 40 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at SU?
Nursing graduates from Shenandoah University earn a median $91,096 four years after graduating, the highest of the 9 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,749.
Which SU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $30,758 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 Shenandoah University overview