All SU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Engineering · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $51,195 | $73,570 | $26,900 |
| Finance | $47,651 | $71,432 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $58,049 | $70,459 | $26,949 |
| Business Administration | $49,677 | $68,919 | $25,919 |
| Entrepreneurship | $42,830 | $67,926 | $24,000 |
| Marketing | $46,617 | $64,955 | $26,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $34,460 | $52,310 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $37,446 | $43,607 | $27,000 |
| English | $28,924 | $41,226 | $27,000 |
| International / Global Studies | $30,124 | — | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $91,610 | — |
| Mathematics | $48,772 | $69,153 | $26,483 |
| Biology | $37,665 | $62,124 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $39,068 | $57,130 | $24,125 |
| Chemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $80,574 | $90,384 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $32,294 | $47,760 | $26,000 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $49,835 | $50,069 | $28,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,319 | $49,039 | $26,435 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,616 | $54,330 | $26,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $25,269 | $39,127 | $28,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,598 | — | — |
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
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% 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 $56,351 ten years after starting college, more than 36% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.
SU majors questions
How many majors does SU offer?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers 41 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at SU?
Physics graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn a median $91,610 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings.
Which SU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,127 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania overview