All TSU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Engineering · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,409 | $56,482 | $30,000 |
| Health Administration | $34,332 | $48,426 | $32,750 |
| Health Sciences | $20,655 | $44,612 | $29,625 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $54,327 | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | — | $71,595 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $57,511 | $62,728 | $37,125 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,661 | $44,953 | $48,500 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $53,873 | $70,201 | $32,987 |
| Accounting | $36,961 | $59,386 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $40,304 | $53,203 | $36,720 |
| Marketing | $26,973 | $41,768 | $32,500 |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $31,779 | $55,321 | $34,302 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | $51,195 | $34,750 |
| Journalism | $18,301 | $45,152 | $34,750 |
| Communications | — | $40,687 | $38,783 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $44,995 | — | $35,472 |
| 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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former TSU students earn a median $38,924 ten years after starting college, more than 11% of Texas colleges we cover. 22% graduate within six years.
TSU majors questions
How many majors does TSU offer?
Texas Southern University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at TSU?
Civil Engineering graduates from Texas Southern University earn a median $71,595 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings.
Which TSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Communications graduates earn the least: a median $40,687 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 Southern University overview