The most popular undergraduate major at Valparaiso University is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse followed by Biology/Biological Sciences and Mechanical Engineering. A list of all 62 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Valparaiso University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 7 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Civil Engineering | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 4 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 36 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| German Language and Literature | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 21 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 16 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 41 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 7 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 14 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 7 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 3 |
Theology and Religious Vvocations |
Graduates |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 14 |
| Youth Ministry | 4 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 25 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Physics | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 35 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 13 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Economics | 2 |
| International Economics | 5 |
| Geography | 7 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 18 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 5 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Art/Art Studies | 12 |
| Music | 14 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 96 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Accounting | 17 |
| Finance | 30 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 9 |
| Management Science | 22 |
| Actuarial Science | 4 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 1 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 18 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 16 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 2 |
| Journalism | 7 |
| Radio and Television | 13 |
| Organizational Communication | 4 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 15 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152600 IPEDS survey data for Valparaiso University.