All University of Mississippi majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Business & Finance · 12
- Health & Medicine · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Engineering · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $24,389 | $42,000 | $19,537 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,174 | $39,871 | $25,450 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $22,700 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $34,607 | — | $24,525 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $59,123 | $85,482 | $23,150 |
| Finance | $52,550 | $80,488 | $24,487 |
| Marketing | $43,811 | $69,139 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration | $44,971 | $67,414 | $21,900 |
| Business | $39,464 | — | $21,500 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | $34,282 | — | $25,000 |
| Insurance | $55,154 | — | $22,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $63,107 | — | $22,400 |
| Real Estate | $49,283 | — | $23,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,353 | $87,701 | $21,450 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $22,239 | $73,870 | $23,034 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $50,045 | $64,912 | $15,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $52,439 | $64,205 | $12,500 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $24,300 | $56,930 | $26,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $51,838 | $54,022 | $22,875 |
| Dietetics | $22,275 | — | $22,500 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $54,947 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | $21,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $76,685 | $107,548 | $22,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,038 | $93,311 | $24,629 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | $58,112 | — | $27,500 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,931 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | $59,070 | — | $23,970 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $21,325 | $58,393 | $21,500 |
| Biochemistry | $24,972 | — | $18,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $35,132 | — | $26,219 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | $38,029 | — | $17,250 |
| Studio Art | $18,337 | — | $26,225 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $39,985 | $47,048 | $21,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,838 | $42,535 | $20,470 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $41,247 | $69,082 | $21,521 |
| Journalism | $35,389 | $56,381 | $24,225 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $66,082 | $87,958 | $21,250 |
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former University of Mississippi students earn a median $50,994 ten years after starting college, more than 86% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 72% graduate within six years.
University of Mississippi majors questions
How many majors does University of Mississippi offer?
University of Mississippi offers 76 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Mississippi?
Chemical Engineering graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median $107,548 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,750.
Which University of Mississippi majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn the least: a median $39,871 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 Mississippi overview