Academics
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do amazing things.
ACADEMICS
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Aeronautics majors fly their first semester. Equestrian Studies majors ride their first week. Theatre majors star in professional productions. Health and Sport Science majors intern with NFL teams. Biological Sciences majors work alongside faculty on cutting-edge research. Student-athletes start on varsity teams. Nursing students train in high tech simulation labs.
It’s all possible at Averett University. With a strong background in liberal arts and access to real-world experiences, Averett students develop the skills to succeed in any career.
Undergraduate Fields of Study – Danville, Virginia Campus
- Aeronautics
- African and African American Studies (minor)
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Science and Computer Information Systems
- Economics (minor)
- Education
- Equestrian Studies
- French (minor)
- Greek (Minor)
- Health and Sport Science
- Hebrew (Minor)
- History
- Honors Program
- Language, Literature and Culture
- Leadership Studies (minor)
- Mathematics
- Modern Language and Culture
- Music
- Nursing: BSN Track
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences and Chemistry
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology and Criminal Justice
- Spanish (minor)
- Theatre
- Women’s and Gender Studies (Minor)
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After graduation, almost 90% of recent Averett graduates are working or pursuing advanced degrees.
Averett students have been accepted into leading graduate programs at prestigious institutions including Boston University, Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Chicago.
Our network of 25,000+ alumni spans all 50 states and almost 50 countries.
Special Undergraduate Programs
These programs enhance and extend Averett’s undergraduate education mission. Choose a program area to learn more: