All SC majors by area
- Business & Finance · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $53,543 | $77,689 | — |
| Business Administration | $59,951 | $73,596 | $20,833 |
| Accounting | — | — | $28,105 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,181 | $85,029 | $46,120 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | $31,875 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $56,305 | $83,746 | $6,500 |
| Information Technology | — | $80,322 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,511 | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
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
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 SC students earn a median $55,646 ten years after starting college, more than 81% of Kansas colleges we cover. 36% graduate within six years.
SC majors questions
How many majors does SC offer?
Southwestern College offers 45 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at SC?
Nursing graduates from Southwestern College earn a median $85,029 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $46,120.
Which SC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Criminal Justice graduates earn the least: a median $63,138 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 Southwestern College overview