All SVU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $22,024 | $40,419 | $18,500 |
| English | — | $33,115 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | $56,726 | — |
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 → 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
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SVU students earn a median $50,002 ten years after starting college, more than 30% of Virginia colleges we cover. 33% graduate within six years.
SVU majors questions
How many majors does SVU offer?
Southern Virginia University offers 21 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.
What is the highest-paying major at SVU?
Business graduates from Southern Virginia University earn a median $56,726 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings.
Which SVU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $33,115 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 Virginia University overview