Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, AS, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
73
Online Programs
8
Salary after Completing
$44,300 - $56,000
Offered Degrees at Briar Cliff
Briar Cliff University is categorized by Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Briar Cliff University offers 73 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 1 | 0 |
| Bachelor's | 56 | 2 |
| Master's | 10 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 3 | 1 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 73 | 8 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Briar Cliff Associate's Programs
Briar Cliff University offers Associate's degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
Briar Cliff Bachelor's Programs
Briar Cliff University offers Bachelor's degree with 56 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | - | - |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | - | - |
| Sports Communication | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ✕ | - | - |
| Exercise Physiology | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Data Analytics, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Theology/Theological Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminology | ✕ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | - | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 27 | |
| Health and Wellness | ✔ | - | - |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | - | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 25 | $56,000 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 17 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 2 | $44,300 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History | ✕ | 1 | - |
Briar Cliff Master's Programs
Briar Cliff University offers Master's degree with 10 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Exercise Physiology | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Nursing Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 21 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 21 | $64,700 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✔ | - | - |
Briar Cliff Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Briar Cliff University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 3 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 30 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 3 | - |
Briar Cliff Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Briar Cliff University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 3 major programs. All programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | - | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | - | - |
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