All Youngstown State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Engineering · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | $45,244 | $69,341 | $23,018 |
| Accounting | $53,227 | $67,992 | $23,279 |
| Marketing | $36,518 | $66,058 | $23,900 |
| Finance | $44,973 | $63,294 | $21,935 |
| Business Administration | $43,119 | $62,697 | $20,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $28,245 | $47,657 | $25,687 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | $44,232 | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $74,799 | $90,539 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $69,609 | $89,150 | $26,545 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $56,656 | $86,361 | $35,947 |
| Industrial Engineering | $69,202 | $86,340 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $59,149 | $80,437 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,061 | $80,158 | $24,817 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $57,772 | $78,450 | $29,500 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,492 | $46,399 | $31,000 |
| Writing | $31,763 | $43,031 | $26,169 |
| English | $22,831 | $42,408 | $28,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $31,000 |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $65,668 | $77,576 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $52,212 | $76,896 | $31,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $56,793 | $63,979 | $29,750 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $48,826 | $62,099 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,661 | $58,297 | $26,393 |
| Dietetics | $29,065 | $51,687 | $27,729 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $60,965 | — |
| Biology | $29,689 | $52,447 | $19,000 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $29,203 | $36,539 | $31,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $24,933 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $33,398 | $42,737 | $26,751 |
| Special Education | $35,220 | $39,497 | $29,125 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,735 | $38,535 | $29,500 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,089 | $41,630 | $26,250 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $27,068 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,674 | $85,028 | $21,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $39,279 | $55,648 | $31,000 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
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
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 Youngstown State University students earn a median $41,544 ten years after starting college, more than 20% of Ohio colleges we cover. 50% graduate within six years.
Youngstown State University majors questions
How many majors does Youngstown State University offer?
Youngstown State University offers 76 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Youngstown State University?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Youngstown State University earn a median $90,539 four years after graduating, the highest of the 36 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which Youngstown State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $36,539 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 Youngstown State University overview