The most popular undergraduate major at Northern Arizona University is Elementary Education and Teaching followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies and Business Administration and Management. A list of all 116 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Northern Arizona University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 12 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 85 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 454 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Art Teacher Education | 18 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 53 |
| Health Teacher Education | 12 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 |
| Music Teacher Education | 30 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 21 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 4 |
| History Teacher Education | 23 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Civil Engineering | 22 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 35 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| Engineering Science | 1 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 41 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 5 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 27 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 60 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 27 |
| Literature, Other | 1 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 369 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 12 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 129 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 29 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |
| Microbiology | 26 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 5 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 1 |
| Wildlife Biology | 1 |
| Physiology | 1 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
| Ecology | 1 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 1 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 20 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Environmental Science | 17 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 23 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 9 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 3 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Gerontology | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 68 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 52 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Astronomy | 16 |
| Chemistry | 47 |
| Chemistry, Other | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 14 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 |
| Paleontology | 4 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 5 |
Science Technologies |
Graduates |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 106 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 170 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Policy Analysis | 5 |
| Social Work | 38 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Criminology | 112 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Geography | 6 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 31 |
| Political Science and Government | 57 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 11 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Design and Visual Communications | 28 |
| Interior Design | 88 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 19 |
| Photography | 27 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Painting | 3 |
| Sculpture | 2 |
| Printmaking | 1 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 3 |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | 4 |
| Music | 6 |
| Music Performance | 13 |
| Voice and Opera | 4 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 59 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 63 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 14 |
| Public Health | 67 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 200 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 212 |
| Customer Service Management | 12 |
| Accounting | 82 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 28 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 14 |
| Finance | 67 |
| Investments and Securities | 12 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 6 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 187 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 11 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 9 |
| Management Information Systems | 57 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 93 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 18 |
| Construction Management | 40 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 43 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 32 |
| Radio and Television | 54 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 115 |
| Advertising | 85 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 6 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105330 IPEDS survey data for Northern Arizona University.