All TTU majors by area
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Engineering · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | $57,088 | $20,104 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $53,479 | — |
| Agriculture | $33,508 | $52,085 | $14,915 |
| Biology | $25,087 | $49,220 | $15,500 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $29,936 | $45,348 | $13,673 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $44,906 | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $41,530 | $67,411 | $17,000 |
| Finance | $41,176 | $66,535 | $16,087 |
| Business Economics | — | $65,900 | — |
| Marketing | $39,990 | $64,892 | $17,425 |
| Business Administration | $38,994 | $60,642 | $18,485 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $69,291 | $98,978 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $73,453 | $94,179 | $20,034 |
| Chemical Engineering | $60,300 | $91,580 | $13,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,228 | $84,267 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,577 | $78,646 | $20,870 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $59,622 | $77,658 | $23,000 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $24,659 | $47,111 | $17,194 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,678 | $44,846 | $21,000 |
| English | — | $40,380 | $19,039 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $44,635 | $46,253 | $17,500 |
| Studio Art | $19,231 | $37,730 | $13,935 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,034 | $43,264 | $14,566 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $61,379 | $71,762 | $18,349 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,170 | $50,530 | $15,653 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $28,828 | $45,909 | $19,362 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $63,180 | $90,521 | $18,605 |
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
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
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former TTU students earn a median $48,501 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 58% graduate within six years.
TTU majors questions
How many majors does TTU offer?
Tennessee Technological University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at TTU?
Computer Engineering graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn a median $98,978 four years after graduating, the highest of the 31 majors with reported earnings.
Which TTU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $37,730 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 Tennessee Technological University overview