All XU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 13
- Science & Math · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $60,200 | $81,855 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $58,513 | $81,532 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | — | $80,165 | — |
| Marketing | $48,015 | $73,414 | $26,466 |
| Human Resources | — | $71,259 | — |
| Business Administration | $48,770 | $65,263 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | $63,252 | $27,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $55,577 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $47,064 | $69,546 | $23,250 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | $25,683 | — | $26,798 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,473 | $79,254 | $27,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $48,416 | $66,017 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,003 | $60,804 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $73,546 | $104,908 | $27,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $49,285 | $85,164 | $27,000 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,270 | $61,035 | $25,642 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,958 | $60,642 | $26,515 |
| Communications | $39,771 | $53,800 | $26,825 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,217 | $40,443 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
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
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former XU students earn a median $64,873 ten years after starting college, more than 89% of Ohio colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
XU majors questions
How many majors does XU offer?
Xavier University offers 63 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at XU?
Computer Science graduates from Xavier University earn a median $104,908 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which XU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $40,443 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 Xavier University overview