All TLU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Business & Finance · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $48,432 | $68,991 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | $24,024 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,974 | $78,092 | $23,528 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,607 | $56,391 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $48,266 | $58,187 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
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
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
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
Across all majors, former TLU students earn a median $53,863 ten years after starting college, more than 57% of Texas colleges we cover. 54% graduate within six years.
TLU majors questions
How many majors does TLU offer?
Texas Lutheran University offers 31 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at TLU?
Nursing graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn a median $78,092 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,528.
Which TLU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $56,391 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 Lutheran University overview