All WSC majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $39,701 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $32,538 | $58,609 | $18,761 |
| Biology / Biotechnology Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,589 | $48,581 | $25,957 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,322 | $43,369 | $19,500 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,343 | $47,746 | $25,043 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $49,981 | $59,871 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $54,600 | $68,431 | $25,000 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $43,490 | $57,178 | $18,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,833 | — | $25,325 |
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
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former WSC students earn a median $47,075 ten years after starting college, more than 16% of Nebraska colleges we cover. 52% graduate within six years.
WSC majors questions
How many majors does WSC offer?
Wayne State College offers 35 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at WSC?
Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians graduates from Wayne State College earn a median $68,431 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which WSC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Human Development and Family Studies graduates earn the least: a median $29,395 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 Wayne State College overview