All Winthrop University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Education · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $28,219 | $44,068 | $24,500 |
| History | $28,322 | $41,343 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | $22,872 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $40,119 | $54,194 | $29,917 |
| Theatre | $20,600 | $40,948 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $16,817 | $37,440 | $29,187 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | $25,952 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,302 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $40,435 | $44,766 | $26,717 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,708 | $44,487 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,418 | $43,069 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | — | $60,324 | $26,037 |
| Biology | $31,174 | $50,536 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $33,778 | $52,363 | $28,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,527 | $49,080 | $27,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $48,702 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $44,568 | $61,987 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,198 | $48,303 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,487 | — | $27,000 |
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
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
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Winthrop University students earn a median $47,185 ten years after starting college, more than 59% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
Winthrop University majors questions
How many majors does Winthrop University offer?
Winthrop University offers 36 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.
What is the highest-paying major at Winthrop University?
Business Administration graduates from Winthrop University earn a median $61,987 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Winthrop University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $37,440 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 Winthrop University overview