by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Rivier University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
Rivier University awards degrees and credentials ranging from associate degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 584 undergraduate · 1,244 graduate (1,828 total)
The most popular majors at Rivier University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at Rivier University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $79,105 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51,516 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $45,031 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $41,329 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | $38,286 |
The majors at Rivier University are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 914 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 202 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 187 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Nursing Science. · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. |
327 | $79,105 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 14 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
13 | $45,031 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
10 | NA |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, General. |
5 | $35,094 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
36 | $51,516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
5 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Elementary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. |
13 | $31,311 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
12 | $38,286 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
6 | $41,329 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
5 | NA |
| Education, Other. | 3 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ English/Language Arts Teacher Education. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 10 | NA |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other. · School Psychology. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
8 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
5 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Homeland Security, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
9 | $31,210 |
| Biotechnology. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Human Development and Family Studies, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
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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