Approximately 1,100 students come to Briar Cliff University for a value-based education in the Franciscan traditions of academic excellence and career success. Briar Cliff students thrive in an environment that supports their personal growth and professional promise. They receive individualized attention and enjoy a campus-wide commitment to technology. Generous scholarships enable students from all economic circumstances to share in the Briar Cliff experience. Numerous internships, field studies, and research opportunities are hallmarks of Briar Cliff’s hands-on approach to career preparation. Briar Cliff graduates boast an impressive career placement and a high acceptance rate to graduate schools or professional programs.
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Associate's Degrees
Associate's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Associate's in Theology/Theological Studies
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in Art Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Bachelor's in Business/Commerce, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Bachelor's in Commercial and Advertising Art
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Education, General
Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Environmental Science
Bachelor's in Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Bachelor's in Graphic Design
Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Bachelor's in Journalism
Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's in Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Bachelor's in Mass Communication/Media Studies
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Bachelor's in Secondary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Social Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Social Sciences, Other
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Theology/Theological Studies
Bachelor's in Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Bachelor's in Writing, General
Master's Degrees
Master's in Education, General
Master's in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Master's in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Graduate Certificate in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse