Undergraduate Degree Programs
At Averett, freshmen do amazing things. Aeronautics majors fly in their first semester. Equestrian Studies majors ride in their first week. Theatre majors star in major productions. Sport Science majors intern with NFL teams. Biology majors work alongside faculty on cutting-edge research. Student-athletes start on varsity teams.
Thanks to their grounding in the liberal arts, Averett students develop a broad set of key skills it takes to succeed in any career. Our students are also accepted into graduate programs at the nation’s leading institutions, including Boston University, Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Chicago.
Our undergraduate programs teach:
- Critical thinking and public speech
- Appreciation of the arts and humanities
- An understanding of American and world history and culture
- Quantitative and scientific reasoning skills
- Problem solving and project management capabilities
- Leadership skills
Whatever major you choose, you’ll be equipped to make a contribution to society as well as the world of work. And if you can’t decide on a major just yet, don’t worry. You have four semesters to explore your options.
Undergraduate Fields of Study – Danville, Virginia Campus
Choose one of the majors below to read an overview of the aims of each degree program. Many of our major fields are also available as minors. Information about minors can be found on the major page or in our course catalog.
- Aeronautics
- African and African American Studies (Minor)
- Applied Science
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Science and Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Education
- Language, Literature & Culture (English)
- Equestrian Studies
- E-Sports and Gaming Administration
- French (Minor)
- Health and Sport Science
- History and Political Science
- Hospitality Management and Tourism
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages and Culture
- Music
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Physical Sciences and Chemistry
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Religion
- Sociology
- Spanish (Minor)
- Theatre
- Web Design and Graphic Design
- Women’s and Gender Studies (Minor)
Special Undergraduate Programs
These additional programs enhance and extend the undergraduate education mission at Averett. Choose a program area to learn more:
For more information about Averett University and our programs in Virginia, contact us or apply now and get started on your career today!