All UVU majors by area
- Science & Math · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 10
- Engineering · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Technology & Computing · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $52,118 | $67,603 | $16,500 |
| Biology | $38,427 | $57,010 | $19,200 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $60,947 | $93,858 | $12,750 |
| Business Administration | $60,132 | $86,602 | $15,546 |
| Accounting | $55,785 | $81,706 | $17,250 |
| Marketing | $54,173 | $81,582 | $12,044 |
| Human Resources | $52,194 | $70,818 | $13,736 |
| Entrepreneurship | $60,448 | $62,739 | — |
| Hospitality Management | $42,070 | $56,252 | $23,250 |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $85,564 | $121,466 | $14,563 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $63,780 | $83,278 | $13,850 |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $80,491 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $59,491 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $44,366 | $58,219 | $21,458 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $40,290 | $53,967 | $20,575 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $52,657 | $20,250 |
| Philosophy | $43,699 | $49,403 | $15,636 |
| English | $31,492 | $44,206 | $16,728 |
| American Sign Language | $27,618 | $28,583 | $16,763 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $77,946 | $115,541 | $24,725 |
| Information Science / Studies | $79,918 | $112,128 | $17,599 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $64,615 | $97,341 | $21,000 |
| Software and Media Applications | $32,743 | $61,451 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | $56,135 | — | $24,600 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $31,888 | $55,728 | $14,057 |
| Music | $24,952 | $40,597 | — |
| Theatre | $23,896 | $40,289 | $16,510 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | $41,833 | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,900 | $81,664 | $13,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,905 | $63,951 | $15,252 |
| Public Health | $38,102 | $49,432 | $14,541 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $45,301 | — | $12,840 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $44,202 | $62,566 | $14,200 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $49,297 | $52,194 | $18,715 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,497 | $48,831 | $11,625 |
| Special Education | $50,647 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $56,402 | $106,001 | $23,500 |
| Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $74,527 | $97,793 | $14,484 |
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UVU students earn a median $55,486 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Utah colleges we cover. 45% graduate within six years.
UVU majors questions
How many majors does UVU offer?
Utah Valley University offers 78 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at UVU?
Computer Engineering graduates from Utah Valley University earn a median $121,466 four years after graduating, the highest of the 38 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $14,563.
Which UVU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, American Sign Language graduates earn the least: a median $28,583 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 Utah Valley University overview