All OU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 17
- Engineering · 16
- Science & Math · 12
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $32,129 | $68,378 | $21,681 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $45,726 | $65,474 | $27,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $46,614 | $59,001 | $23,000 |
| English | $16,242 | $58,854 | $20,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $52,802 | $20,405 |
| History | $39,604 | $48,163 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | $23,186 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $61,223 | $123,416 | $24,625 |
| Computer Engineering | $70,904 | $105,525 | $22,767 |
| Industrial Engineering | $72,397 | $98,394 | $26,125 |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,751 | $94,291 | $26,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $69,559 | $91,833 | $23,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,424 | $91,653 | $21,821 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $72,607 | $89,714 | $26,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,452 | $85,332 | $23,807 |
| Architecture | — | $70,383 | — |
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $85,207 | $29,250 |
| Mathematics | $40,531 | $76,026 | $16,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $42,057 | $64,798 | $24,125 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | $44,270 | $63,104 | $21,900 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $34,451 | $61,165 | $24,304 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $30,931 | $55,682 | $23,375 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $24,219 |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $31,419 | — | $20,250 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,625 | $84,009 | $26,899 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $67,979 | $72,320 | $22,062 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,903 | $71,589 | $21,657 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $75,367 | $68,018 | $20,990 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $61,404 | $20,500 |
| Health Administration | — | — | $31,250 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $66,904 | $106,719 | $19,550 |
| Construction Management | $72,249 | $92,971 | $22,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $70,921 | $91,291 | $19,375 |
| Business Administration | $61,373 | $88,953 | $15,000 |
| Accounting | $62,930 | $85,005 | $20,500 |
| Marketing | $57,331 | $77,606 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $52,212 | $76,123 | $19,500 |
| Human Resources | $45,107 | $65,881 | $24,375 |
| Business Economics | $55,460 | — | $17,800 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $37,755 | $65,646 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $26,753 | $47,587 | $21,000 |
| Music | — | $45,781 | $21,639 |
| Film and Photography | $32,126 | $40,097 | $24,000 |
| Studio Art | $27,218 | $39,106 | $23,250 |
| Dance | $14,632 | — | $21,899 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $45,759 | $76,148 | $20,718 |
| Communications | $45,009 | $57,453 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | $36,744 | $54,031 | $24,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,572 | $51,533 | $25,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,049 | $46,252 | $22,626 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $78,610 | $110,853 | $24,251 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | $76,201 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $38,652 | $91,081 | $25,250 |
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
Human Resources → HR specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former OU students earn a median $63,126 ten years after starting college, more than 96% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
OU majors questions
How many majors does OU offer?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus offers 88 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at OU?
Petroleum Engineering graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus earn a median $123,416 four years after graduating, the highest of the 53 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,625.
Which OU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,106 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus overview