All SAU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Business & Finance · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $47,121 | $50,735 | $30,657 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | $19,557 | $36,814 | — |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $57,710 | $66,338 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $51,204 | $62,928 | $27,000 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $43,021 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,172 | $47,270 | $28,360 |
| Special Education | $41,324 | $42,461 | $29,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,680 | $91,869 | $29,748 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
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
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
Across all majors, former SAU students earn a median $51,732 ten years after starting college, more than 40% of Michigan colleges we cover. 64% graduate within six years.
SAU majors questions
How many majors does SAU offer?
Spring Arbor University offers 54 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at SAU?
Nursing graduates from Spring Arbor University earn a median $91,869 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,748.
Which SAU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Pastoral Counseling / Ministry graduates earn the least: a median $36,814 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 Spring Arbor University overview