All Wilmington University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Technology & Computing · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Science & Math · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Humanities & Languages · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | — | $76,427 | — |
| Finance | $49,275 | $68,627 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $44,876 | $66,899 | $26,978 |
| Human Resources | $58,049 | $65,781 | $31,125 |
| Marketing | $39,794 | $63,979 | $20,430 |
| Accounting | $47,047 | $59,954 | $22,243 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $56,597 | $81,537 | $25,250 |
| Software and Media Applications | $46,211 | $50,722 | $22,000 |
| Computer Programming | $35,551 | $45,832 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,408 | $51,766 | $32,308 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,003 | $50,589 | $24,500 |
| Education | $33,890 | $46,324 | $26,689 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $86,703 | $97,666 | $23,333 |
| Health Sciences | $47,002 | $65,064 | $25,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,066 | $52,547 | $29,971 |
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 Wilmington University students earn a median $53,844 ten years after starting college, more than 50% of Delaware colleges we cover. 20% graduate within six years.
Wilmington University majors questions
How many majors does Wilmington University offer?
Wilmington University offers 38 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Wilmington University?
Nursing graduates from Wilmington University earn a median $97,666 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,333.
Which Wilmington University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Computer Programming graduates earn the least: a median $45,832 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 Wilmington University overview