Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 563 Bachelor's, 208 Master's, 44 Doctorate (professional), 30 Post-BS Certificate, and 20 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by Messiah.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's800563
Master's127208
Doctorate (professional)2044
Post-BS Certificate27830
Post-MS Certificate4320
Total13322894

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Messiah University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMaster
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$61,500
Engineering$54,800
Accounting$52,700
Business Administration and Management$41,000
Marketing/Marketing Management$35,000
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)$37,800

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Messiah University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Messiah by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 2 completers-
Environmental Science2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 25 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric11-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia8-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 4 completers-
Communications Technology/Technician4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 20 completers-
Computer Science13-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 61 completers-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs13-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching7-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching13-
Art Teacher Education5-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4-
Foreign Language Teacher Education0-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education3-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education6-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching3-
Social Studies Teacher Education4-
Computer Teacher Education0-
Biology Teacher Education2-
Chemistry Teacher Education1-
Physics Teacher Education0-
Spanish Language Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 46 completers$54,800
Engineering15$54,800
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering7-
Civil Engineering7-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering7-
Mechanical Engineering10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 4 completers-
Chinese Language and Literature4-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 27 completers-
Family and Community Services26-
Child Care and Support Services Management1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 10 completers-
English Language and Literature10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 29 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences22-
Biochemistry6-
Molecular Biology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 9 completers-
Mathematics9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 22 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution4-
Biopsychology10-
Sustainability Studies5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 9 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations 8 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies2-
Religious Education6$23,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 5 completers-
Chemistry3-
Physics2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 27 completers$23,900
Psychology27$23,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 17 completers-
Social Work17-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 25 completers-
Economics9-
Development Economics and International Development3-
Political Science and Government9-
Sociology4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 40 completers-
Dance3-
Graphic Design5-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5-
Musical Theatre1-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production5-
Fine/Studio Arts17-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1-
Music0-
Music Performance0-
Music (other)2-
Music Management1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 53 completers-
Athletic Training/Trainer7-
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies0-
Dietetics/Dietitian10-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse36$61,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 76 completers-
Business Administration and Management25$41,000
Accounting14$52,700
Finance13-
International Business/Trade/Commerce9-
Actuarial Science2-
Marketing/Marketing Management13$35,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 8 completers-
History8-
Public/Applied History0-
Total563
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (1 completers) 33 completers-
Education16-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration17-
Music Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (1 completers) 7 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 36 completers-
Music Performance36-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (3 completers) 110 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Athletic Training/Trainer0-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist28-
Nursing Practice11-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)70$37,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 22 completers-
Business Administration and Management19-
Organizational Leadership3-
Total208
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 44 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist36-
Nursing Practice8-
Total44
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (2 completers) 20 completers-
Education4-
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods0-
Art Teacher Education2-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Foreign Language Teacher Education0-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education2-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Social Studies Teacher Education4-
Computer Teacher Education1-
Biology Teacher Education2-
Chemistry Teacher Education1-
Physics Teacher Education0-
Spanish Language Teacher Education1-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (3 completers) 8 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Dietetics/Dietitian8-
Nursing Education0-
Nursing Administration0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 2 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Organizational Leadership1-
Digital Marketing0-
Total30
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 4 completers-
Music Performance4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 16 completers-
Nursing Education0-
Nursing Administration0-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)16-
Total20