All VCSU majors by area
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $44,253 | $69,799 | $25,500 |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $47,799 | $58,067 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $49,582 | $52,500 | $26,041 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,179 | $48,841 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median 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
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
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former VCSU students earn a median $52,725 ten years after starting college, more than 58% of North Dakota colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
VCSU majors questions
How many majors does VCSU offer?
Valley City State University offers 25 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at VCSU?
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates from Valley City State University earn a median $69,799 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,500.
Which VCSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $48,841 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 Valley City State University overview