All WAU majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Education · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,352 | $94,173 | $47,033 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
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
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 WAU students earn a median $64,249 ten years after starting college, more than 60% of Maryland colleges we cover. 29% graduate within six years.
WAU majors questions
How many majors does WAU offer?
Washington Adventist University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at WAU?
Nursing graduates from Washington Adventist University earn a median $94,173 four years after graduating, the highest of the 1 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $47,033.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Washington Adventist University overview