All Washington State University majors by area
- Science & Math · 25
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Business & Finance · 11
- Engineering · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $43,736 | $76,384 | $21,250 |
| Applied Mathematics | $27,626 | $70,085 | $17,675 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $56,743 | $69,708 | $17,395 |
| Food Science and Technology | $47,970 | $68,719 | $14,780 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $46,288 | $68,583 | $19,500 |
| Biology | $36,290 | $60,418 | $21,500 |
| Neuroscience | $28,316 | $55,687 | $18,647 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $33,178 | $45,002 | $22,905 |
| Physiology | — | $43,876 | $25,000 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $28,469 | $41,888 | $17,875 |
| Animal Sciences | $31,911 | $41,634 | $19,545 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $46,514 | — | $22,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Human Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | $47,531 | — | $17,539 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $31,220 | $58,415 | $24,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | $56,880 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,061 | $55,403 | $22,881 |
| English | $28,876 | $50,745 | $21,375 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | — | $107,531 | — |
| Finance | $56,947 | $86,012 | $19,762 |
| Management Information Systems | $59,490 | $85,967 | $23,500 |
| Business Administration | $52,636 | $81,321 | $21,102 |
| International Business | $48,292 | $77,598 | $16,659 |
| Marketing | $47,051 | $76,595 | $19,949 |
| Accounting | $57,618 | $75,980 | $25,000 |
| Economics | $39,762 | $70,215 | $25,656 |
| Hospitality Management | $41,251 | $66,874 | $25,000 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $87,135 | $114,635 | $21,750 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,874 | $104,354 | $21,030 |
| Chemical Engineering | $69,820 | $99,506 | $22,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,690 | $93,971 | $21,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,841 | $91,879 | $22,450 |
| Materials Engineering | $49,560 | $86,145 | $29,760 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $49,561 | — | $27,000 |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $30,778 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $80,404 | — | $28,550 |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $44,823 | $69,224 | $22,802 |
| Music | — | $41,181 | $24,503 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $45,820 | $67,647 | $20,500 |
| Communications | $38,747 | $62,406 | — |
| Journalism | $36,273 | $58,795 | $22,506 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $32,416 | $57,956 | $20,700 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $83,894 | $91,495 | $21,500 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $27,463 | $63,052 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,815 | $60,950 | $20,981 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $58,688 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $79,519 | $119,686 | $22,453 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $55,864 | $62,126 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,998 | $61,304 | $22,960 |
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 Washington State University students earn a median $68,905 ten years after starting college, more than 86% of Washington colleges we cover. 61% graduate within six years.
Washington State University majors questions
How many majors does Washington State University offer?
Washington State University offers 89 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Washington State University?
Computer Science graduates from Washington State University earn a median $119,686 four years after graduating, the highest of the 52 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,453.
Which Washington State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $41,181 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 Washington State University overview