by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Northeastern State University? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors NSU offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Northeastern State University, students can earn anything from certificates through the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 2,306 undergraduate · 1,140 graduate (3,446 total)
The most popular majors at Northeastern State University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among Northeastern State University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Optometry. | $91,928 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $73,983 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63,542 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $55,751 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $55,349 |
Browse every major at Northeastern State University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,723 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Operations Management and Supervision. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
199 | $55,751 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
48 | $44,315 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
29 | $40,043 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
16 | $45,864 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Tourism and Travel Services Management. |
7 | $30,781 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
4 | NA |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
3 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
103 | $35,780 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Reading Teacher Education. · Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. · Social Studies Teacher Education. · Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Music Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · Art Teacher Education. |
72 | $39,807 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. · Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. · Adult and Continuing Education Administration. |
67 | $47,611 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 27 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism. · Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities. · Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness. |
21 | $35,946 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. ↳ Indian/Native American Education. |
1 | NA |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. ↳ Educational/Instructional Technology. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Clinical Nurse Specialist. · Nursing Administration. |
61 | $63,542 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. · Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. |
44 | $54,291 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Nursing Education. |
43 | NA |
| Optometry. | 28 | $91,928 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Physician Associate/Assistant. |
21 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Health Services Administration. · Public Health, General. |
21 | $34,828 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Occupational Therapy/Therapist. |
20 | $73,983 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
19 | $55,349 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Dietetics/Dietitian. |
19 | NA |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. |
157 | $28,582 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Counseling Psychology. |
42 | $40,046 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
70 | $32,029 |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. · Homeland Security. |
20 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
86 | $31,487 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 64 | $35,638 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
60 | $31,024 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
35 | $41,142 |
| Data Analytics. ↳ Financial Analytics. |
11 | NA |
| Natural Sciences. | 4 | NA |
| Geography and Environmental Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 37 | $42,846 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. ↳ Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. |
28 | NA |
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
8 | $31,865 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration. ↳ Library and Information Science. |
30 | $42,914 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 24 | $21,363 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism. | 14 | $31,510 |
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Safety Technology/Technician. |
17 | $46,638 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
22 | $40,917 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
17 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
8 | $19,225 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ American/United States Studies/Civilization. |
7 | NA |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ American Indian/Native American Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
4 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
3 | $28,370 |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Natural Resources/Conservation, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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