All TSU majors by area
- Science & Math · 17
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 9
- Engineering · 8
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $30,736 | $54,030 | $18,750 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $32,036 | $51,226 | $21,500 |
| Biology | $32,020 | $47,795 | $27,641 |
| Animal Sciences | $30,695 | $43,185 | $21,638 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $48,530 | $68,031 | $25,000 |
| Business | $49,471 | $66,572 | $20,896 |
| Business Administration | $49,353 | $63,969 | $23,472 |
| Marketing | $39,058 | $57,478 | $22,303 |
| Agricultural Business | $45,097 | $54,993 | $21,500 |
| Human Resources | $38,622 | $54,613 | $21,388 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | $55,138 | — | $18,625 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $55,036 | $87,678 | $25,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $51,917 | $77,044 | $21,000 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $70,481 | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $48,585 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,753 | $89,677 | $26,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $69,675 | $81,042 | $23,056 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,117 | $52,999 | $20,500 |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,381 | $53,503 | $24,562 |
| History | — | $50,385 | $24,600 |
| English | $34,754 | $45,834 | $24,134 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,270 | $44,106 | $26,875 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | $56,671 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $27,259 | $43,665 | $20,566 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $102,423 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,157 | $76,980 | $24,634 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,715 | $50,385 | $22,368 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
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 TSU students earn a median $53,040 ten years after starting college, more than 54% of Texas colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
TSU majors questions
How many majors does TSU offer?
Tarleton State University offers 69 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at TSU?
Computer Science graduates from Tarleton State University earn a median $102,423 four years after graduating, the highest of the 28 majors with reported earnings.
Which TSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Animal Sciences graduates earn the least: a median $43,185 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 Tarleton State University overview