The most popular undergraduate major at Eastern Kentucky University is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse followed by General Studies and Elementary Education and Teaching. A list of all 89 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Eastern Kentucky University graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 18 |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 8 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other | 7 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Printing Management | 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 77 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 159 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 39 |
| Business Teacher Education | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 15 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 6 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 25 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 10 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 13 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 20 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Engineering, Other | 3 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 26 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 45 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 8 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 17 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 20 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 30 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 34 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 196 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 67 |
| Ecology | 5 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Statistics | 4 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 13 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| International/Global Studies | 1 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 29 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 23 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 8 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Physics | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 83 |
| Psychology, Other | 3 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Corrections | 41 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 151 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 30 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | 7 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 55 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 39 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 53 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Geography | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Sociology | 23 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 13 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 56 |
| Music | 32 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 13 |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 7 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 15 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 13 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 11 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 11 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 252 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 44 |
| Business Administration and Management | 33 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 |
| Accounting | 47 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 5 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Management Information Systems | 9 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 32 |
| Insurance | 5 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 |
| Construction Management | 18 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 45 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 |
| Journalism | 7 |
| Radio and Television | 17 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 23 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156620 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Kentucky University.