All VU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Engineering · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,931 | $60,612 | — |
| English | $23,909 | $52,439 | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $31,752 | $50,588 | $26,900 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $37,526 | $62,245 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $61,564 | — |
| Biology | $30,672 | $61,072 | $27,000 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | $60,092 | $27,000 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $67,129 | $86,317 | — |
| Business Administration | $44,100 | $78,163 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $55,399 | $73,880 | $26,613 |
| Accounting | $57,766 | $71,848 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $44,742 | $66,773 | $27,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $75,484 | $96,079 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,265 | $90,583 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $73,662 | $87,944 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,549 | $80,173 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences | — | $115,095 | $19,500 |
| Nursing | $73,747 | $81,278 | $27,366 |
| Health Administration | — | $55,485 | $28,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $44,937 | $47,644 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,164 | $50,325 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,750 | $54,933 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,123 | $53,495 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $59,863 | $94,111 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
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
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former VU students earn a median $63,191 ten years after starting college, more than 85% of Indiana colleges we cover. 70% graduate within six years.
VU majors questions
How many majors does VU offer?
Valparaiso University offers 59 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at VU?
Health Sciences graduates from Valparaiso University earn a median $115,095 four years after graduating, the highest of the 28 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,500.
Which VU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn the least: a median $47,644 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 Valparaiso University overview