Major Programs at Messiah

Messiah University offers 133 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 133
  • Total number of online programs: 22
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Messiah University

Messiah University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Messiah University offers 133 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 865 students have completed their study at Messiah University.
Offered Degrees at Messiah University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree800563
Master's Degree127208
Doctor's degree - other2044
Post Bachelor's Degree27830
Post Master's Degree4320
Total13322865

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Messiah University offers 133 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 865 students have completed their studies.
  • 563 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 208 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 44 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 30 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 20 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2
Environmental Science2
Communication and Journalism [+] 25
Speech Communication and Rhetoric11
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia8
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication6
Communications Technologies [+] 4
Communications Technology/Technician4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 20
Computer Science13
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7
Education [+] 61
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
Engineering [+] 46
Engineering15
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering7
Civil Engineering7
Electrical and Electronics Engineering7
Mechanical Engineering10
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 4
Chinese Language and Literature4
Spanish Language and Literature0
Work and Family Studies [+] 27
Family and Community Services26
Child Care and Support Services Management1
English Language and Literature [+] 10
English Language and Literature10
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 29
Biology/Biological Sciences22
Biochemistry6
Molecular Biology1
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 9
Mathematics9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 22
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution4
Biopsychology10
Sustainability Studies5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)3
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 9
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1
Philosophy1
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 8
Bible/Biblical Studies2
Religious Education6
Physical Sciences [+] 5
Chemistry3
Physics2
Psychology [+] 27
Psychology27
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4
Human Services [+] 17
Social Work17
Social Sciences [+] 25
Economics9
Development Economics and International Development3
Political Science and Government9
Sociology4
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 40
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
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 53
Athletic Training/Trainer7
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies0
Dietetics/Dietitian10
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse36
Business [+] 76
Business Administration and Management25
Accounting14
Finance13
International Business/Trade/Commerce9
Actuarial Science2
Marketing/Marketing Management13
History [+] 8
History8
Public/Applied History0
Total563
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 33
Education16
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration17
Music Teacher Education0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management7
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 36
Music Performance36
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 110
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Athletic Training/Trainer0
Occupational Therapy/Therapist28
Nursing Practice11
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)70
Business [+] 22
Business Administration and Management19
Organizational Leadership3
Total208
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 44
Physical Therapy/Therapist36
Nursing Practice8
Total44
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 20
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
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0
Dietetics/Dietitian8
Nursing Education0
Nursing Administration0
Business [+] 2
Business Administration and Management1
Organizational Leadership1
Digital Marketing0
Total30
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4
Music Performance4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16
Nursing Education0
Nursing Administration0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)16
Total20

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