Tougaloo College majors, earnings & debt

Tougaloo College offers 24 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Sociology earn the most: a median $42,121 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Tougaloo College majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Interdisciplinary Studies———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Sociology—$42,121$42,875
Human Development and Family Studies———
Political Science———
Psychology———
Social Work———
Education · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———
Education (Subject Teaching)———
Education, Other———
Special Education———
Science & Math · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology———
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Physics———
Arts & Design · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Music———
Studio Art———
Business & Finance · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Economics———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———
Health & Medicine · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Kinesiology / Exercise Science———
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer Science———

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

Communications → Public relations specialist

$60,310
Jackson
$59,810
Mississippi
$74,750
U.S.

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

Computer Science → Software developer

$96,990
Jackson
$95,330
Mississippi
$135,980
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Tougaloo College students earn a median $34,724 ten years after starting college, more than 14% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 33% graduate within six years.

Tougaloo College majors questions

How many majors does Tougaloo College offer?

Tougaloo College offers 24 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.

What is the highest-paying major at Tougaloo College?

Sociology graduates from Tougaloo College earn a median $42,121 four years after graduating, the highest of the 1 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $42,875.

Is Tougaloo College the right fit for your family?

Get a free report comparing Tougaloo College with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.

Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting in

We never share your contact information.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Tougaloo College overview