by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Nelson University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Nelson 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: 542 undergraduate · 202 graduate (744 total)
The most popular majors at Nelson University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among Nelson University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $43,898 |
| Education, General. | $41,014 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $40,951 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | $27,891 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $27,389 |
Explore the full list of majors at Nelson University, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 372 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. ↳ Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other. · Youth Ministry. · Lay Ministry. |
54 | $25,842 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. ↳ Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. · Divinity/Ministry. · Theology/Theological Studies. |
30 | $43,898 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | 19 | $27,891 |
| Religious Music and Worship. ↳ Worship Ministry. |
8 | NA |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. ↳ Missions/Missionary Studies. |
6 | NA |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Organizational Leadership. |
58 | $40,951 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
8 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | 35 | $41,014 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
1 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Counseling Psychology. · Clinical Psychology. |
22 | NA |
| Psychology, General. | 16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
32 | $27,389 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
21 | NA |
| Social Work. | 6 | NA |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
4 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
2 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies. ↳ Christian Studies. |
4 | NA |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. ↳ Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Mass Communication/Media Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Family and Community Services. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.