Academics
Academics at BVU
Discover 60+ programs designed to prepare you for a meaningful career and a purposeful life.
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At Buena Vista University, we believe education should be transformative. Our programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning, preparing graduates who are ready to lead and serve in their communities and professions.
Areas of Study
Agriculture
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Education (Secondary)
- Agricultural Science
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
Arts & Design
- Animation
- Art
- Art Education
- Art History (Minor Only)
- Art Therapy
- Digital Media
- Game Design (Minor Only)
- Graphic Design
- Scientific Illustration
- Studio Art
Business & Finance
- Accounting
- Business
- Business: Ag Business Concentration
- Entrepreneurship (Minor Only)
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Sport Business
Communication & Media
- Communication Studies
- English
- Music Production & Technology: Business Track
- Music Production & Technology: Scoring for Digital Media Track
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations
- Public Relations: Agricultural Communication Track
- Public Relations: Creative Design Track
- Public Relations: Event Planning Track
- Public Relations: Non-Profit & Advocacy Communication Track
- Public Relations: Sports Communication Track
- Spanish
Criminal Justice & Social Sciences
- Criminology
- Criminology & Criminal Justice: Conservation Law Enforcement Track
- Criminology & Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice Track
- Criminology & Criminal Justice: Criminology Track
- Criminology & Criminal Justice: Victim Advocacy Track
- Criminology: Forensics Track
- Criminology: Law & Society Track
- Gender Studies (Minor Only)
- History
- Political Science: Politics & Policy Track
- Political Science: Pre-Law
- Political Science: Public Administration Track
- Psychology
- Social Work
Education
- Educational Studies
- Elementary Education
- Physical Education & Coaching
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Health & Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry (Minor Only)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science: AI/Robotics Track
- Computer Science: Information Technology Track
- Computer Science: Mathematics Track
- Computer Science: Systems Track
- Corporate Mathematics
- Engineering Physics
- Field Biology
- Forensic Science
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science: Public Health Track
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science: Sport Psychology Track
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science: Sport Science Track
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science: Strength & Conditioning Track
- Mathematics
- Nursing (3+1)
- Pre-Health Programs
- Rehabilitation Health Sciences
- Theoretical Mathematics
60+
Academic Programs
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
95%
Career Placement
50+
Student Organizations
Why Choose BVU?
- Hands-On Learning — Every program includes experiential learning — internships, clinicals, practica, or capstone projects.
- Small Class Sizes — With a 13:1 ratio, you'll build relationships with professors who know your name and your goals.
- Career-Ready Graduates — 95% of BVU graduates are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation.
- Affordable Excellence — Generous scholarships and financial aid make a BVU education accessible to all students.