All Western Kentucky University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 15
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Business & Finance · 12
- Science & Math · 11
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Engineering · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $24,967 | $53,921 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,746 | $46,583 | $28,892 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | $43,210 | — |
| English | $27,950 | $40,616 | $23,232 |
| History | $27,177 | $38,836 | $22,965 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $49,823 | $74,452 | $21,500 |
| Accounting | $50,104 | $71,274 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $44,355 | $70,313 | $19,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $64,252 | $68,333 | — |
| Economics | $53,857 | $68,051 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | $42,478 | $60,222 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration | $44,498 | $59,362 | $25,320 |
| Hospitality Management | $29,492 | $50,712 | $24,883 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $29,945 | $52,487 | $22,500 |
| Agriculture | $38,804 | $51,065 | $23,656 |
| Mathematics | — | $38,434 | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Genetics | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,294 | $73,496 | $26,330 |
| Health Administration | $44,516 | $60,103 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $47,974 | $57,958 | $23,199 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $57,844 | $19,500 |
| Health Sciences | $42,045 | $57,271 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,858 | $54,396 | $24,593 |
| Public Health | — | $43,605 | $23,543 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,722 | $86,624 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $60,675 | $86,033 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,205 | $85,772 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $63,013 | $84,057 | $29,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $60,086 | $75,732 | $22,100 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $46,919 | $71,240 | $26,823 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $28,291 | $45,957 | $27,000 |
| Music | $34,766 | $38,377 | $24,317 |
| Theatre | $22,884 | $34,987 | $21,821 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $35,534 | $53,839 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $33,955 | $50,392 | $23,500 |
| Journalism | $35,050 | $47,661 | $25,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $21,377 | $41,791 | $28,794 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $36,830 | $40,838 | $30,375 |
| Special Education | $38,807 | $40,705 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,288 | $38,656 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,863 | $73,300 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
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
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
Across all majors, former Western Kentucky University students earn a median $43,889 ten years after starting college, more than 38% of Kentucky colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.
Western Kentucky University majors questions
How many majors does Western Kentucky University offer?
Western Kentucky University offers 80 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 Western Kentucky University?
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Western Kentucky University earn a median $86,624 four years after graduating, the highest of the 49 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Western Kentucky University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $34,987 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 Kentucky University overview