Utica University majors, earnings & debt

Utica University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $94,981 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Utica University majors by area

Science & Math · 8 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biochemistry———
Biology$25,786—$28,000
Chemistry———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Neuroscience———
Physics———
Zoology / Animal Biology———
Humanities & Languages · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
International / Global Studies———
Liberal Arts / General Studies——$27,220
Linguistics———
Philosophy———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Homeland Security$57,215$82,733$27,846
Criminal Justice$45,521$69,898$26,000
Psychology (Research)$31,695$53,457$26,000
Psychology$30,715$50,847$26,000
Political Science———
Security / Homeland Security———
Sociology———
Business & Finance · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Economics$22,841$60,150—
Business Administration$38,356$53,705$26,149
Accounting—$51,882—
Construction Management$66,541—$27,000
Economics———
Insurance———
Health & Medicine · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$78,857$94,981$31,875
Health Sciences$32,043$62,369$26,988
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$39,478$56,113$27,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services———
Health Administration———
Kinesiology / Exercise Science———
Education · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)——$27,000
Education (Subject Teaching)———
Special Education———
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———
Communications & Media · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Public Relations and Advertising—$55,344—
Communications$23,890$44,969$27,000
Journalism———
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———

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

$94,300
Utica
$109,440
New York
$97,550
U.S.

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

Criminal Justice → Police officer

$60,510
Utica
$92,790
New York
$76,210
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Utica University students earn a median $63,277 ten years after starting college, more than 59% of New York colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.

Utica University majors questions

How many majors does Utica University offer?

Utica University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.

What is the highest-paying major at Utica University?

Nursing graduates from Utica University earn a median $94,981 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,875.

Which Utica University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Communications graduates earn the least: a median $44,969 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 Utica University overview