All WTAMU majors by area
- Science & Math · 13
- Business & Finance · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | $45,300 | $50,396 | $13,460 |
| Biology | $28,507 | $43,403 | $23,125 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $31,362 | $37,996 | $21,559 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | $21,406 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $43,492 | $71,979 | $22,070 |
| Finance | $42,650 | $66,534 | $20,993 |
| Accounting | $46,034 | $61,262 | $19,651 |
| Business | $43,167 | $60,430 | $23,383 |
| Marketing | $40,465 | $58,303 | $23,050 |
| Agricultural Business | $52,749 | $51,103 | $19,125 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | $41,872 | — | $28,475 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $50,881 | $48,656 | $24,750 |
| Theatre | $25,036 | $47,175 | $22,328 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,028 | $93,938 | $21,125 |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $74,531 | $79,583 | $22,884 |
| Health Sciences | $26,513 | $51,397 | $23,250 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $40,313 | $48,492 | $22,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $40,793 | $49,618 | $23,250 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $46,614 | $49,241 | $24,804 |
| English | $32,172 | $44,920 | $21,839 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $47,009 | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,615 | $40,183 | $17,750 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $35,658 | — | $21,419 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,391 | — | $26,000 |
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
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
Across all majors, former WTAMU students earn a median $50,741 ten years after starting college, more than 46% of Texas colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
WTAMU majors questions
How many majors does WTAMU offer?
West Texas A & M University offers 54 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at WTAMU?
Mechanical Engineering graduates from West Texas A & M University earn a median $93,938 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,125.
Which WTAMU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services graduates earn the least: a median $37,996 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 West Texas A & M University overview