All Worcester State University majors by area
- Science & Math · 8
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $70,124 | $90,565 | $22,056 |
| Biology | $44,450 | $68,459 | $23,625 |
| Mathematics | $43,169 | $57,434 | $27,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,249 | $92,133 | $26,849 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $74,386 | $25,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $37,345 | $63,505 | $26,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $34,142 | $58,126 | $21,910 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $39,234 | $54,245 | $25,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $43,996 | $55,273 | $23,907 |
| History | $38,028 | $53,455 | $24,610 |
| English | $33,022 | $43,416 | $26,474 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $46,660 | $66,405 | $22,895 |
| Economics | $50,463 | $62,138 | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,235 | $50,511 | $23,250 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,313 | $52,337 | $22,971 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $39,037 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,477 | $92,068 | $24,250 |
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
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Worcester State University students earn a median $60,624 ten years after starting college, more than 45% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 61% graduate within six years.
Worcester State University majors questions
How many majors does Worcester State University offer?
Worcester State University offers 33 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Worcester State University?
Nursing graduates from Worcester State University earn a median $92,133 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,849.
Which Worcester State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $39,037 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 Worcester State University overview