All SC majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Human Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,086 | $38,771 | $27,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| 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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Journalism → Reporter / journalist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 5.9% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SC students earn a median $45,846 ten years after starting college, more than 15% of Kansas colleges we cover. 41% graduate within six years.
SC majors questions
How many majors does SC offer?
Sterling College offers 41 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at SC?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates from Sterling College earn a median $38,771 four years after graduating, the highest of the 1 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,250.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Sterling College overview