All USW majors by area
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,282 | $47,402 | $24,312 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $38,080 | $28,011 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
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
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
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former USW students earn a median $45,389 ten years after starting college, more than 80% of New Mexico colleges we cover. 17% graduate within six years.
USW majors questions
How many majors does USW offer?
University of the Southwest offers 23 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at USW?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates from University of the Southwest earn a median $47,402 four years after graduating, the highest of the 2 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,312.
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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 the Southwest overview