Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
MS, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
131
Online Programs
14
Salary after Completing
$23,100 - $61,500
Offered Degrees at Messiah
Messiah University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Messiah University offers 131 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85 | 0 |
| Master's | 14 | 8 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 1 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 2 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 22 | 5 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 131 | 14 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Messiah Bachelor's Programs
Messiah University offers Bachelor's degree with 85 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Communications Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 81 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | ✕ | - | - |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 8 | $54,800 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Computer Software Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Child Development | ✕ | - | - |
| Family and Community Services | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Molecular Biology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Biopsychology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Religious Education | ✕ | 6 | $23,600 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 38 | $23,900 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Economics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Development Economics and International Development | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Dance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Musical Theatre | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Music (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 51 | |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 43 | $61,500 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 2 | $41,000 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 13 | $52,700 |
| Finance | ✕ | 14 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Actuarial Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 7 | $35,000 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 7 | - |
| History | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Public/Applied History | ✕ | 1 | - |
Messiah Master's Programs
Messiah University offers Master's degree with 14 major programs. Among them 8 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✔ | 25 | |
| Education | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Social Work | ✔ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 143 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✔ | 86 | $37,800 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 20 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 18 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 2 | - |
Messiah Doctorate (Research) Programs
Messiah University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
Messiah Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Messiah University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | 6 | - |
Messiah Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Messiah University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 4 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Digital Marketing | ✕ | 20 | - |
Messiah Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Messiah University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 22 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✔ | 16 | |
| Education | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✔ | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | ✕ | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Physics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Digital Marketing | ✔ | - | - |
Messiah Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Messiah University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 3 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✔ | 11 | - |
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