Major Programs at Rider

Rider University offers 171 programs through Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 171
  • Total number of online programs: 7
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Rider University

Rider University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Rider University offers 171 major programs for Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate, 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, 1,373 students have completed their study at Rider University.
Offered Degrees at Rider University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate200
Associate's Degree201
Bachelor's Degree732800
Master's Degree365373
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1013
Post Bachelor's Degree370168
Post Master's Degree4018
Total17171,373

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Rider University offers 171 programs through Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,373 students have completed their studies.
  • 1 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 800 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 373 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 168 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 18 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0
General Studies0
Business [+] 1
Business Administration and Management1
Total1
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 4
Environmental Studies4
Environmental Science0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization0
Communication and Journalism [+] 33
Speech Communication and Rhetoric12
Journalism6
Radio and Television1
Public Relations/Image Management5
Advertising0
Sports Communication9
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 34
Computer and Information Sciences12
Computer Science16
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation6
Education [+] 96
Elementary Education and Teaching54
Secondary Education and Teaching20
Business Teacher Education0
Music Teacher Education21
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3
German Language and Literature0
French Language and Literature2
Spanish Language and Literature1
English Language and Literature [+] 13
English Language and Literature12
Rhetoric and Composition1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 15
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies15
General Studies0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 25
Biology/Biological Sciences23
Biochemistry2
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2
Mathematics2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 7
Biopsychology7
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science4
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0
Philosophy0
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 1
Religious/Sacred Music1
Physical Sciences [+] 5
Chemistry2
Geology/Earth Science1
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical2
Psychology [+] 83
Psychology74
Industrial and Organizational Psychology9
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 47
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies43
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism4
Human Services [+] 2
Health Policy Analysis2
Social Sciences [+] 18
Economics1
International Relations and Affairs2
Political Science and Government9
Sociology6
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 100
Dance17
Graphic Design9
Acting0
Directing and Theatrical Production1
Cinematography and Film/Video Production24
Art/Art Studies0
Fine/Studio Arts0
Music6
Music History, Literature, and Theory3
Music Theory and Composition1
Keyboard Instruments0
Voice and Opera35
Fine and Studio Arts Management4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16
Health Services Administration10
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6
Business [+] 268
Business Administration and Management40
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)22
Accounting65
Business/Managerial Economics6
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies10
Finance33
Labor and Industrial Relations16
Organizational Behavior Studies16
International Business/Trade/Commerce0
Actuarial Science3
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)15
Marketing/Marketing Management42
History [+] 3
History3
Total800
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 12
Organizational Communication9
Health Communication3
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 6
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance6
Education [+] 92
Curriculum and Instruction0
Educational Leadership and Administration19
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration2
Secondary School Administration/Principalship0
Special Education and Teaching8
Special Education and Teaching (other)0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)41
Business Teacher Education0
Music Teacher Education6
Reading Teacher Education0
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 1
Religious/Sacred Music1
Psychology [+] 30
School Psychology0
Applied Psychology30
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 12
Homeland Security12
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism0
Human Services [+] 11
Public Administration11
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 19
Music Theory and Composition1
Conducting5
Keyboard Instruments2
Voice and Opera3
Music Pedagogy8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 20
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling0
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor20
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing0
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0
Business [+] 170
Business Administration and Management80
Organizational Leadership34
Accounting52
Accounting and Finance4
Management Information Systems0
Total373
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 13
Educational Leadership and Administration13
Total13
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Radio and Television0
Public Relations/Image Management0
Total0
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Organizational Communication0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0
Education [+] 100
Curriculum and Instruction0
Educational Leadership and Administration0
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision19
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0
Secondary School Administration/Principalship16
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)0
Special Education and Teaching0
Special Education and Teaching (other)7
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0
Elementary Education and Teaching19
Secondary Education and Teaching9
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2
Art Teacher Education0
Business Teacher Education0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education5
Foreign Language Teacher Education0
Health Teacher Education0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education0
Mathematics Teacher Education0
Music Teacher Education0
Reading Teacher Education10
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education4
Social Studies Teacher Education0
Drama and Dance Teacher Education0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor8
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other)1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0
Psychology [+] 45
Applied Psychology0
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)45
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling8
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0
Business [+] 15
Accounting12
Labor and Industrial Relations0
Human Resources Development0
Management Science3
Total168
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 6
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services6
Psychology [+] 12
School Psychology12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing0
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0
Total18

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