All WSU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Business & Finance · 10
- Engineering · 10
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $27,585 | $46,768 | $25,976 |
| History | — | $46,090 | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $43,452 | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | $27,284 | — | $17,750 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | — | $73,166 | $23,448 |
| Accounting | $59,448 | $69,696 | $22,250 |
| Management Information Systems | — | $67,413 | — |
| International Business | $38,801 | $65,366 | $17,399 |
| Finance | $49,302 | $64,060 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $44,884 | $63,852 | $24,450 |
| Human Resources | $48,817 | $63,150 | $21,570 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | $61,960 | — |
| Marketing | $39,512 | $52,709 | $20,250 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $77,435 | $94,738 | $22,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,018 | $89,074 | $21,658 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $61,526 | $83,057 | $22,250 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $52,066 | $77,103 | $23,875 |
| Computer Engineering | $66,207 | $76,203 | $27,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $51,636 | $72,936 | $27,250 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $43,740 | $67,475 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $34,271 | $56,959 | $24,314 |
| Physiology | $32,125 | $52,833 | $20,500 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $63,301 | $75,784 | $27,750 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $60,287 | $69,711 | $21,395 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $56,798 | $61,982 | $26,817 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $21,429 | $55,638 | $21,750 |
| Health Sciences | $36,010 | $48,537 | $24,510 |
| Health Administration | $37,782 | $48,446 | $26,684 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,449 | $47,463 | $23,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $27,518 | $37,604 | $28,150 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $20,013 | $37,012 | $24,551 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $33,590 | $36,723 | $26,000 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,035 | $50,773 | $25,159 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,121 | $51,728 | $22,145 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $51,036 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,764 | $47,389 | $30,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $64,699 | $97,335 | $25,728 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,287 | $81,265 | $15,450 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
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 WSU students earn a median $51,532 ten years after starting college, more than 52% of Kansas colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
WSU majors questions
How many majors does WSU offer?
Wichita State University offers 74 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at WSU?
Computer Science graduates from Wichita State University earn a median $97,335 four years after graduating, the highest of the 43 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,728.
Which WSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $36,723 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 Wichita State University overview