All University of North Dakota majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 18
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Health & Medicine · 11
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Engineering · 8
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,948 | $71,538 | $24,901 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $70,947 | $18,764 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $60,352 | — |
| English | — | $44,961 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,097 | $79,624 | $25,792 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $68,029 | $78,774 | $26,043 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $56,218 | — |
| Dietetics | — | $56,130 | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $54,558 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $71,665 | — |
| Biology | $28,056 | $50,191 | $22,500 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $24,721 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $61,280 | $82,187 | $24,780 |
| Business Administration | $53,776 | $68,932 | $23,000 |
| Finance | $49,785 | $65,856 | $24,093 |
| Marketing | $48,843 | $64,912 | $24,187 |
| Human Resources | — | $64,688 | — |
| Entrepreneurship | $40,142 | $53,454 | $26,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $78,285 | $106,162 | $27,000 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $73,821 | $99,932 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,603 | $89,704 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,260 | $87,828 | $26,600 |
| Chemical Engineering | $73,112 | $87,309 | $26,950 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | $75,202 | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,020 | $86,268 | $25,625 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $53,865 | $72,006 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $51,253 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,057 | $45,955 | $27,000 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,963 | $56,065 | $24,000 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $46,193 | $104,472 | $22,769 |
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
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% 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 North Dakota students earn a median $63,552 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of North Dakota colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.
University of North Dakota majors questions
How many majors does University of North Dakota offer?
University of North Dakota offers 81 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at University of North Dakota?
Electrical Engineering graduates from University of North Dakota earn a median $106,162 four years after graduating, the highest of the 36 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which University of North Dakota majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $44,961 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 North Dakota overview