All TCU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Engineering · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | — | $114,822 | — |
| Finance | $78,453 | $111,304 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration | $71,984 | $106,765 | $25,000 |
| Real Estate | $68,246 | $103,547 | $24,282 |
| Accounting | $72,031 | $101,938 | $17,778 |
| Marketing | $68,497 | $97,148 | $19,250 |
| Economics | $54,462 | $89,466 | $19,500 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $42,712 | $66,108 | $19,500 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | $65,028 | — | $25,292 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $64,885 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $28,328 | $51,292 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $19,218 | $63,572 | $22,000 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,808 | $89,690 | $27,000 |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education | — | $70,026 | $25,166 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $69,730 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $68,313 | — |
| Theatre | $21,221 | $42,483 | $27,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | $23,500 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $57,665 | $61,004 | $26,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $55,814 | $60,125 | $22,287 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $48,053 | $71,186 | $24,148 |
| Communications | $32,123 | $63,531 | $21,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $38,678 | $61,636 | $22,500 |
| Journalism | — | $58,738 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | $73,740 | $121,734 | $20,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $76,826 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $73,774 | $93,753 | $22,944 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
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
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
Across all majors, former TCU students earn a median $68,424 ten years after starting college, more than 90% of Texas colleges we cover. 86% graduate within six years.
TCU majors questions
How many majors does TCU offer?
Texas Christian University offers 67 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at TCU?
Computer Systems Analysis graduates from Texas Christian University earn a median $121,734 four years after graduating, the highest of the 30 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,750.
Which TCU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $42,483 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 Texas Christian University overview