All University of South Alabama majors by area
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $32,181 | $62,719 | $22,532 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $61,632 | — |
| Biology | $25,950 | $54,090 | $27,000 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $48,795 | $64,410 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $41,657 | $62,084 | $28,500 |
| Business | $50,515 | $59,513 | $30,980 |
| Marketing | $38,600 | $50,483 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $44,348 | $48,021 | $26,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $28,310 | $41,515 | $18,500 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,447 | $78,024 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $59,611 | $69,490 | $29,192 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $54,204 | $22,989 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $32,868 | $47,019 | $28,995 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $40,486 | $51,718 | $23,505 |
| History | $29,744 | $44,887 | $26,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $31,630 | $43,023 | $29,625 |
| Linguistics | — | $40,641 | $23,750 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $81,499 | $100,166 | $25,146 |
| Chemical Engineering | $71,116 | $93,943 | $24,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,175 | $89,052 | $26,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $59,547 | $78,187 | $28,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $59,626 | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $20,527 | $29,506 | $30,066 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | $27,050 | — | $22,625 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,105 | $48,956 | $26,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $26,888 | $48,602 | $27,000 |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $30,153 | $46,828 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $55,256 | $80,317 | $26,750 |
| Information Science / Studies | $56,344 | $64,455 | $30,550 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,253 | $59,602 | $27,000 |
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 South Alabama students earn a median $49,379 ten years after starting college, more than 62% of Alabama colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
University of South Alabama majors questions
How many majors does University of South Alabama offer?
University of South Alabama offers 54 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at University of South Alabama?
Electrical Engineering graduates from University of South Alabama earn a median $100,166 four years after graduating, the highest of the 32 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,146.
Which University of South Alabama majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $29,506 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 South Alabama overview