All Southeast Missouri State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $46,736 | $78,407 | $21,591 |
| Accounting | $53,737 | $69,868 | $19,250 |
| Agricultural Business | $44,418 | $63,078 | $14,000 |
| Marketing | $42,482 | $61,400 | $20,678 |
| Business Administration | $41,604 | $59,834 | $22,988 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,395 | $53,527 | $18,750 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,302 | $85,155 | $26,000 |
| Health Administration | $38,382 | $57,260 | $27,176 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,638 | $51,828 | $22,572 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $51,817 | $17,781 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,464 | $45,383 | $26,875 |
| International / Global Studies | $25,984 | $41,481 | $25,000 |
| English | — | $36,356 | $31,000 |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | $48,546 | $56,265 | $15,789 |
| Biology | $31,420 | $45,207 | $21,519 |
| Animal Sciences | — | $41,706 | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $56,951 | $80,820 | $24,489 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $41,437 | $62,781 | $23,458 |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $28,421 | $36,531 | $19,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $26,668 | $33,293 | $26,750 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $37,450 | $41,163 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,760 | $37,245 | $22,995 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,206 | $37,112 | $21,748 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,127 | $58,082 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $35,282 | $47,813 | $24,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $62,891 | $106,797 | $24,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,964 | $93,795 | $22,948 |
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
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
Across all majors, former Southeast Missouri State University students earn a median $44,030 ten years after starting college, more than 37% of Missouri colleges we cover. 58% graduate within six years.
Southeast Missouri State University majors questions
How many majors does Southeast Missouri State University offer?
Southeast Missouri State University offers 60 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Southeast Missouri State University?
Information Technology graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn a median $106,797 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,250.
Which Southeast Missouri State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $33,293 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 Southeast Missouri State University overview