All Western Connecticut State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $46,470 | $81,768 | $22,000 |
| Accounting | $58,144 | $80,895 | $25,375 |
| Management Information Systems | $50,443 | $72,291 | $23,670 |
| Marketing | $45,967 | $68,490 | $23,535 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $42,454 | $66,878 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $49,967 | $27,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $27,784 | $40,555 | $26,782 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,787 | $52,458 | $27,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $24,150 | $50,955 | $27,000 |
| Music | $21,659 | $35,889 | $26,025 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $86,600 | $96,483 | $26,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $36,070 | $63,218 | $29,875 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $27,909 | $52,385 | $25,069 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,582 | $43,257 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $39,696 | $56,882 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | $21,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,969 | $118,324 | $24,125 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $23,229 | $39,609 | $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
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
Management Science / Analytics → Operations research analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.9% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Western Connecticut State University students earn a median $59,115 ten years after starting college, more than 26% of Connecticut colleges we cover. 52% graduate within six years.
Western Connecticut State University majors questions
How many majors does Western Connecticut State University offer?
Western Connecticut State University offers 40 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Western Connecticut State University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn a median $118,324 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,125.
Which Western Connecticut State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $35,889 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 Western Connecticut State University overview