All VSU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 6
- Engineering · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | — | $72,734 | — |
| Accounting | $46,688 | $72,375 | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Management | — | $56,476 | — |
| Marketing | — | $53,709 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $30,480 | $49,764 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | $89,702 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $65,472 | $80,902 | $27,500 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,877 | $50,015 | $31,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | $42,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $28,169 | $53,398 | $26,000 |
| Agriculture | — | $48,778 | $25,545 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $26,547 | $48,362 | $30,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $35,746 | $60,276 | $26,500 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $23,897 | $40,896 | $28,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | — | — | — |
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
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
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 VSU students earn a median $45,543 ten years after starting college, more than 23% of Virginia colleges we cover. 39% graduate within six years.
VSU majors questions
How many majors does VSU offer?
Virginia State University offers 35 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at VSU?
Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians graduates from Virginia State University earn a median $89,702 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings.
Which VSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $37,861 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 Virginia State University overview