Academics

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ACADEMICS
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Aeronautics majors fly their first semester. Equestrian Studies majors ride their first week. Theatre majors star in professional productions. Physical Education and Sports Medicine majors intern with NFL teams. Biology 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)
- Applied Science
- Art
- Bachelor of Business Administration – Adult Learners
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Chemistry
- Business Administration – Traditional Undergraduate Learners
- Communications and Journalism
- Computer Science and Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Economics (minor)
- Education
- English
- Equestrian Studies
- French (minor)
- History and Political Science
- Leadership Studies (minor)
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Nursing
- Physical Education/Sports Medicine
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology
- 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: