The most popular undergraduate major at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is General Studies followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Psychology. A list of all 44 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Science/Studies | 13 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Business Teacher Education | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 13 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 16 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 34 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 19 |
| General Studies | 691 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 58 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 4 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 28 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Physics | 2 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 132 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 54 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 33 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 48 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 17 |
| Music Performance | 8 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 6 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 36 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 294 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management | 106 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 20 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 16 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 |
| Journalism | 27 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160038 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern State University of Louisiana.