by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Briar Cliff University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Briar Cliff University awards degrees and credentials ranging from associate degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 354 undergraduate · 142 graduate (496 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Briar Cliff University.
Among Briar Cliff University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $54,009 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $49,746 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $44,709 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $37,691 |
| Social Work. | $25,406 |
Browse every major at Briar Cliff University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 248 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. · Geriatric Nurse/Nursing. |
48 | $54,009 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist. |
27 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Operations Management and Supervision. |
42 | $49,746 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
8 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
7 | $44,709 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
3 | NA |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. · Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
14 | $37,691 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. ↳ Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. |
9 | NA |
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 10 | NA |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Behavior Analysis. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 13 | $25,406 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Sports Communication. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 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.
References
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