All USI majors by area
- Science & Math · 9
- Engineering · 7
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $38,985 | $71,019 | $23,375 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $74,976 | $92,209 | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,945 | $77,878 | $25,089 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $69,965 | $71,043 | $25,169 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,972 | $68,825 | $20,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,587 | $50,541 | $22,375 |
| Nutrition Science | — | $49,739 | $25,000 |
| Health Administration | $39,286 | $45,279 | $23,250 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,573 | $53,076 | $17,707 |
| History | $40,692 | $52,002 | $21,629 |
| English | $35,062 | $40,159 | $22,480 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $49,170 | $70,953 | $21,096 |
| Finance | $43,335 | $70,473 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $40,892 | $56,804 | $21,602 |
| Marketing | $40,814 | $56,516 | $21,550 |
| Economics | — | $55,605 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $34,736 | $54,422 | $25,270 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $34,685 | $44,197 | — |
| Communications | $29,059 | $42,453 | $17,860 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $44,104 | $46,769 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,510 | $45,245 | $23,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $28,890 | $38,619 | $22,637 |
| Theatre | $27,010 | $36,348 | $20,937 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $55,597 | $77,100 | $24,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $68,782 | — |
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 USI students earn a median $47,605 ten years after starting college, more than 32% of Indiana colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
USI majors questions
How many majors does USI offer?
University of Southern Indiana offers 53 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at USI?
Engineering graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn a median $92,209 four years after graduating, the highest of the 29 majors with reported earnings.
Which USI majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $36,348 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 Southern Indiana overview