William Carey University majors, earnings & debt

William Carey University offers 30 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $82,147 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All William Carey University majors by area

Humanities & Languages · 10 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Bible Studies———
English———
Gerontology———
History———
Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Pastoral Counseling / Ministry———
Religious Music and Worship———
Religious Studies———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Health & Medicine · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$73,469$82,147$31,000
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$24,182$47,152$22,916
Health Administration———
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences———
Arts & Design · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Music———
Studio Art———
Theatre———
Business & Finance · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$40,598$51,866$24,249
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other———
International Business———
Education · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Subject Teaching)$52,790$61,978$25,524
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$39,520$42,389$20,754
Education———
Science & Math · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$19,910$46,598$18,770
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Criminal Justice$35,540$51,430$24,729
Psychology$21,799$38,325$32,693
Social Sciences———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———

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

$76,270
Hattiesburg
$77,090
Mississippi
$97,550
U.S.

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

$63,530
Hattiesburg
$69,390
Mississippi
$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

Across all majors, former William Carey University students earn a median $43,087 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.

William Carey University majors questions

How many majors does William Carey University offer?

William Carey University offers 30 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Health & Medicine.

What is the highest-paying major at William Carey University?

Nursing graduates from William Carey University earn a median $82,147 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.

Which William Carey University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $38,325 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 William Carey University overview