All SOU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,454 | $52,763 | $29,271 |
| English | — | $49,706 | $21,500 |
| History | $28,067 | $43,195 | $21,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $64,748 | — |
| Biology | $33,930 | $63,008 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,632 | $44,945 | $23,543 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $48,074 | $65,171 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | $59,328 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $17,228 | $43,044 | $24,500 |
| Theatre | $20,668 | $38,487 | $21,750 |
| Music | — | $36,201 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,222 | $57,299 | $23,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,422 | $49,511 | $23,584 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,136 | $53,584 | $28,906 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $51,167 | $75,596 | $33,500 |
| Mathematics and Computer 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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SOU students earn a median $49,175 ten years after starting college, more than 10% of Oregon colleges we cover. 43% graduate within six years.
SOU majors questions
How many majors does SOU offer?
Southern Oregon University offers 48 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 SOU?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Southern Oregon University earn a median $75,596 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $33,500.
Which SOU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates earn the least: a median $36,135 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 Oregon University overview