All University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Engineering · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $50,438 | $49,759 | $31,154 |
| English | $34,633 | $48,178 | $26,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | $32,259 | — | $21,906 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $26,584 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology | $35,727 | $56,407 | $24,682 |
| Biology | $38,530 | $53,507 | $24,250 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $49,074 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $58,085 | $79,927 | $24,065 |
| Economics | $57,663 | $79,267 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $57,809 | $79,228 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | $60,885 | $79,217 | $21,541 |
| Business | $57,853 | $73,138 | — |
| Marketing | $51,607 | $69,383 | $22,082 |
| Human Resources | $55,263 | $67,766 | $20,000 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $54,213 | $66,875 | $23,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $63,544 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,633 | $77,490 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $58,894 | $66,541 | $25,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $76,187 | $107,771 | — |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $40,673 | $64,103 | $26,534 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $46,039 | $60,672 | $24,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $26,494 | $49,639 | $24,637 |
| Journalism | — | $48,935 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,161 | $49,676 | $28,500 |
| Special Education | $44,945 | $47,828 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,453 | $45,902 | $27,000 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | $46,661 | — | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $38,585 | $50,189 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
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 Wisconsin-Oshkosh students earn a median $55,548 ten years after starting college, more than 60% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. 46% graduate within six years.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh majors questions
How many majors does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh offer?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh offers 72 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn a median $107,771 four years after graduating, the highest of the 29 majors with reported earnings.
Which University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $45,902 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 Wisconsin-Oshkosh overview