by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Radford University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Radford University, students can earn anything from certificates through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 2,796 undergraduate · 1,026 graduate (3,822 total)
The most popular majors at Radford University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,911 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 317 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 122 |
| Psychology, General. | 120 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 102 |
These majors at Radford University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $73,887 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $68,340 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63,682 |
| Computer Science. | $58,548 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $56,758 |
Browse every major at Radford University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,911 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Nursing Administration. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. · Nursing Practice. |
317 | $63,682 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Physician Associate/Assistant. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Athletic Training/Trainer. |
86 | $73,887 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Occupational Therapy/Therapist. · Physical Therapy/Therapist. |
71 | $68,340 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. · Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. |
43 | $56,758 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 35 | NA |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 35 | $40,417 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
25 | $44,955 |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, General. · Community Health and Preventive Medicine. |
19 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
16 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
15 | $48,523 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
122 | $42,639 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
44 | $41,188 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
38 | $39,726 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
20 | $46,756 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. · Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. |
63 | $46,136 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · Reading Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. |
41 | $32,271 |
| Education, General. | 29 | $43,491 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
29 | $52,589 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
22 | $40,357 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 120 | $29,908 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ School Psychology. · Counseling Psychology. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
102 | $35,277 |
| Data Analytics. ↳ Business Analytics. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
42 | $23,964 |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. |
23 | $33,128 |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
22 | $28,956 |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
9 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
85 | $34,468 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Criminalistics and Criminal Science. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
41 | $34,483 |
| Journalism. | 26 | $24,593 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
20 | $25,483 |
| Social Sciences, General. | 12 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
12 | $30,886 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
11 | $36,450 |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
9 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
2 | $38,110 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. · Biomedical Sciences, General. |
58 | $28,755 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | 28 | $30,562 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 23 | $58,548 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
20 | NA |
| Information Science/Studies. | 6 | $45,291 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 49 | $37,738 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 23 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
11 | $34,461 |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
6 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
11 | $25,381 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
8 | $38,564 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. |
2 | 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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