All Western Oregon University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Education · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $31,893 | $53,550 | $27,000 |
| American Sign Language | $31,576 | $48,295 | $22,950 |
| English | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,845 | $54,761 | $25,458 |
| Education | $43,879 | $46,042 | $20,500 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | — | $31,048 | — |
| Studio Art | $31,917 | $30,437 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $23,583 | — | $24,625 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $25,726 | $45,268 | $27,342 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $42,281 | $59,599 | $24,500 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,249 | $54,540 | $24,500 |
| Public Health | $35,701 | $52,452 | $21,691 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $51,703 | $90,324 | $26,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $39,320 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $37,600 | $49,630 | $21,316 |
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 → 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 Western Oregon University students earn a median $51,815 ten years after starting college, more than 20% of Oregon colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
Western Oregon University majors questions
How many majors does Western Oregon University offer?
Western Oregon University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Western Oregon University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Western Oregon University earn a median $90,324 four years after graduating, the highest of the 15 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which Western Oregon University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $30,437 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 Oregon University overview