All Southern University and A & M College majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Education · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $40,750 | $56,097 | $29,750 |
| Accounting | $42,524 | $53,159 | $30,750 |
| Business Administration | $37,911 | $48,716 | $31,000 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $36,095 | $44,880 | $33,000 |
| Agriculture | $30,865 | — | $28,250 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,001 | $92,969 | $29,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $60,219 | $68,016 | $32,162 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $79,871 | $86,838 | $39,678 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $25,281 | $51,611 | $37,250 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $30,636 | $41,311 | $38,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $37,855 | $50,616 | $43,250 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $48,264 | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $45,907 | $58,951 | $30,250 |
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Southern University and A & M College students earn a median $43,371 ten years after starting college, more than 24% of Louisiana colleges we cover. 27% graduate within six years.
Southern University and A & M College majors questions
How many majors does Southern University and A & M College offer?
Southern University and A & M College offers 31 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Southern University and A & M College?
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn a median $92,969 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,500.
Which Southern University and A & M College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates earn the least: a median $41,311 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 University and A & M College overview