All Southern Utah University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Engineering · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,814 | $54,147 | $16,001 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $33,465 | $48,998 | $12,425 |
| English | $28,818 | $38,210 | — |
| History | — | $36,457 | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | — | $100,149 | — |
| Accounting | $55,425 | $78,586 | $10,550 |
| Marketing | $39,150 | $54,485 | — |
| Business Administration | $32,824 | — | — |
| Economics | $43,266 | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $43,320 | — | $8,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $27,335 | — | $19,284 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $57,709 | $13,125 |
| Agriculture | $41,071 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $65,898 | $74,908 | $11,993 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,092 | $57,058 | $14,352 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $20,693 | $47,654 | $15,050 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | $49,655 | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,832 | $54,243 | $13,625 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,042 | $53,357 | $16,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,951 | $44,461 | $13,900 |
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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Southern Utah University students earn a median $50,296 ten years after starting college, more than 20% of Utah colleges we cover. 61% graduate within six years.
Southern Utah University majors questions
How many majors does Southern Utah University offer?
Southern Utah University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Southern Utah University?
Finance graduates from Southern Utah University earn a median $100,149 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings.
Which Southern Utah University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $36,457 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 Utah University overview