All UWA majors by area
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $58,218 | — |
| Business Administration | $36,920 | $53,696 | $34,250 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | $30,019 | — | $27,750 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $41,440 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $31,786 | $40,455 | $39,700 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| 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
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UWA students earn a median $44,232 ten years after starting college, more than 46% of Alabama colleges we cover. 35% graduate within six years.
UWA majors questions
How many majors does UWA offer?
University of West Alabama offers 29 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at UWA?
Accounting graduates from University of West Alabama earn a median $58,218 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings.
Which UWA majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other graduates earn the least: a median $40,455 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 West Alabama overview