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Marist Majors and Degree Programs

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* Degrees Offered

• Most Popular Majors
• Highest-Paid Majors
• All Majors by Study Area

During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 22 majors graduated from Marist University.

Degree Levels Offered

Marist University awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.

Degree Level	Offered
Certificate	✓
Associate	—
Bachelor’s	✓
Master’s	✓
Doctorate	✓

Completions: 2,350 undergraduate · 1,022 graduate (3,372 total)

Top Majors

The most popular majors at Marist University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.

Most Popular Majors	Graduates
Multi-Disciplinary Studies	1,686
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	287
Communication, General.	161
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	145
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.	104

The Best-Paying Majors

Among Marist University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.

Highest-Paying Majors	Average Salary
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	$117,460
Computer Science.	$73,698
Public Administration.	$69,088
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	$68,483
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.	$67,648

All Majors, Organized by Study Area

Browse every major at Marist University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.

Multi-Disciplinary Studies

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Multi-Disciplinary Studies	1,686	NA

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General.	287	$60,431
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Fashion Merchandising.	104	$45,004
Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting.	32	$61,007

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Information Technology. · Computer and Information Sciences, Other.	145	$68,483
Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General.	41	NA
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.	33	NA
Computer Science.	31	$73,698
Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.	15	NA

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Communication, General. ↳ Communication, General. · Mass Communication/Media Studies.	161	$39,947
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	40	$59,669

Psychology

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Psychology, General.	97	$34,617
Psychology, Other.	68	$37,117
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ School Psychology.	11	$57,582

Health Professions and Related Programs

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Physician Associate/Assistant. · Athletic Training/Trainer.	55	$117,460
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.	20	$67,648
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist.	20	NA
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.	17	$46,998

Visual and Performing Arts

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Fashion/Apparel Design. · Game and Interactive Media Design.	45	$38,263
Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Intermedia/Multimedia. · Fine/Studio Arts, General.	42	$25,920

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Public Administration.	52	$69,088
Social Work.	17	NA
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions.	1	NA

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. · Biomedical Sciences, General.	63	$22,690
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry.	2	NA

Education

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs. · Special Education and Teaching, Other.	32	NA
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ History Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Biology Teacher Education.	17	NA
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Secondary Education and Teaching.	13	NA

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.	54	$39,476

Social Sciences

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, Other.	34	$39,009
Economics. ↳ Economics, General.	11	$61,215

Legal Professions and Studies

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal.	36	NA

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.	23	$50,617
International/Globalization Studies.	3	NA

English Language and Literature/Letters

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
English Language and Literature, General.	16	$16,210

Natural Resources and Conservation

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General.	11	NA

History

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
History. ↳ History, General.	9	NA

Mathematics and Statistics

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Applied Mathematics. ↳ Applied Mathematics, General.	7	$58,290
Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General.	1	NA

Physical Sciences

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General.	6	NA
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General.	1	NA

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Philosophy.	6	NA

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Area Studies. ↳ American/United States Studies/Civilization.	5	NA

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Major	Graduates	Average Salary
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature.	2	$45,890

Learn more about the majors offered at Marist University along with which ones have the highest average starting salaries.

Notes and References

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

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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