by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Niagara University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Niagara University, students can earn anything from associate degrees through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 1,456 undergraduate · 1,746 graduate (3,202 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Niagara University.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,601 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 279 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | 209 |
| Education, General. | 176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 125 |
The following majors at Niagara University have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $66,576 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $53,180 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $48,683 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $39,576 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38,316 |
Browse every major at Niagara University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,601 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. |
279 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs. · Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs. · Special Education and Teaching, General. |
209 | $48,683 |
| Education, General. | 176 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Social Studies Teacher Education. · English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Biology Teacher Education. · Reading Teacher Education. · Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · French Language Teacher Education. · Drama and Dance Teacher Education. · Chemistry Teacher Education. · Spanish Language Teacher Education. |
119 | $32,401 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Superintendency and Educational System Administration. · Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. |
25 | NA |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
13 | NA |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 62 | $53,180 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
55 | $38,316 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Public Finance. |
33 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
30 | $39,576 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. · Marketing, Other. |
29 | $29,862 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. · Tourism and Travel Services Management. |
26 | $33,188 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Actuarial Science. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Behavior Analysis. · School Psychology. |
125 | NA |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. |
33 | $28,915 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
73 | $66,576 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology. | 61 | $37,852 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
10 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
3 | NA |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
34 | $21,682 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 19 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
21 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
4 | NA |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 17 | NA |
| Public Policy Analysis. ↳ Public Policy Analysis, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
19 | $26,629 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
13 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art History, Criticism and Conservation. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontology. | 2 | NA |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 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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