All SCSU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Education · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $36,168 | $53,411 | $26,625 |
| English | $31,016 | $50,725 | $24,697 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $47,944 | $19,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | $34,858 | — | $19,500 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $40,767 | $72,838 | $28,500 |
| Biology | $41,973 | $67,791 | $24,770 |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $87,795 | $98,870 | $25,837 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $74,538 | $26,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $24,025 | $61,336 | $21,625 |
| Public Health | $35,797 | $53,997 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,029 | $50,379 | $26,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $29,653 | $60,780 | $24,875 |
| Special Education | $50,641 | $60,365 | $27,000 |
| Education | $41,129 | $52,659 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $26,549 | $36,387 | $25,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $42,380 | $63,310 | $24,663 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $29,984 | $56,694 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | $36,153 | $50,760 | $21,047 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,480 | $87,705 | $28,500 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
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 SCSU students earn a median $55,043 ten years after starting college, more than 13% of Connecticut colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.
SCSU majors questions
How many majors does SCSU offer?
Southern Connecticut State University offers 43 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at SCSU?
Nursing graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn a median $98,870 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,837.
Which SCSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $36,387 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 Southern Connecticut State University overview