Wheeling University majors, earnings & debt

Wheeling University offers 22 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Business Administration earn the most: a median $66,949 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Wheeling University majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Philosophy———
Theology / Ministry———
Science & Math · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology———
Chemistry———
Environmental Science / Conservation———
Mathematics———
Physical Sciences———
Health & Medicine · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)———
Kinesiology / Exercise Science———
Nursing———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Psychology—$45,395—
Criminal Justice———
Political Science———
Business & Finance · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$38,212$66,949$27,000
Accounting———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Public Relations and Advertising———
Education · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education———
Engineering · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Engineering Science———
Technology & Computing · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———

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

$94,710
Wheeling
$97,470
West Virginia
$101,860
U.S.

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

Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist

$82,100
West Virginia
$82,220
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Wheeling University students earn a median $57,949 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of West Virginia colleges we cover. 23% graduate within six years.

Wheeling University majors questions

How many majors does Wheeling University offer?

Wheeling University offers 22 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.

What is the highest-paying major at Wheeling University?

Business Administration graduates from Wheeling University earn a median $66,949 four years after graduating, the highest of the 2 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.

Is Wheeling University the right fit for your family?

Get a free report comparing Wheeling University with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.

Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting in

We never share your contact information.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Wheeling University overview