All University of Memphis majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Engineering · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $51,524 | $73,323 | $29,768 |
| Accounting | $51,425 | $71,038 | $26,975 |
| Marketing | $43,986 | $67,468 | $21,904 |
| Finance | $44,395 | $65,132 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $47,611 | $65,045 | $25,500 |
| International Business | $40,857 | $62,729 | $21,500 |
| Business Economics | $37,534 | $57,162 | $26,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $31,190 | $52,627 | $29,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $65,222 | $89,702 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,386 | $89,516 | $27,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $71,137 | $89,515 | $23,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $62,454 | $88,279 | $26,500 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $61,465 | $79,914 | $27,600 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,780 | $79,598 | $29,750 |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $51,232 | $32,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $37,229 | $49,707 | $30,430 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,158 | $48,798 | $38,972 |
| History | $30,652 | $47,449 | $25,000 |
| English | $25,948 | $41,383 | $23,708 |
| Linguistics | $23,533 | $39,001 | $25,750 |
| Philosophy | — | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $57,310 | $65,079 | $24,125 |
| Biology | $32,145 | $53,784 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | $36,881 | $46,490 | $20,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $26,451 | $48,064 | $28,850 |
| Music | $27,353 | $45,321 | $22,060 |
| Theatre | $19,055 | $38,440 | $22,875 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $39,819 | $58,237 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | $32,820 | $49,445 | $26,875 |
| Communications | $26,922 | $42,605 | $23,381 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $37,999 | $50,497 | $21,747 |
| Special Education | $44,664 | $47,465 | $23,397 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,502 | $44,293 | $28,439 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,680 | $75,444 | $27,168 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,305 | $50,126 | $27,500 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $57,233 | $90,207 | $24,672 |
| 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
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
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
Across all majors, former University of Memphis students earn a median $48,458 ten years after starting college, more than 47% of Tennessee colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
University of Memphis majors questions
How many majors does University of Memphis offer?
University of Memphis offers 51 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Memphis?
Computer Science graduates from University of Memphis earn a median $90,207 four years after graduating, the highest of the 41 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,672.
Which University of Memphis majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $38,440 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 University of Memphis overview