All Southwest Minnesota State University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Education · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | $31,765 | — | $26,250 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $47,734 | $59,824 | $22,900 |
| Marketing | $48,939 | $58,574 | $23,425 |
| Business Administration | $49,245 | $55,559 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business | $49,521 | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,875 | $47,219 | $29,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,333 | $43,904 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Special Education | $44,510 | — | $30,542 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,933 | $83,735 | $33,560 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,802 | $54,554 | $26,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
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 Southwest Minnesota State University students earn a median $51,342 ten years after starting college, more than 30% of Minnesota colleges we cover. 45% graduate within six years.
Southwest Minnesota State University majors questions
How many majors does Southwest Minnesota State University offer?
Southwest Minnesota State University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Southwest Minnesota State University?
Nursing graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median $83,735 four years after graduating, the highest of the 10 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $33,560.
Which Southwest Minnesota State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $43,904 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 Southwest Minnesota State University overview