Top Ranked Programs
Franciscan University of Steubenville's program mix is anchored in theology, religious studies, and humanities fields—a signature reflecting the institution's Catholic identity and mission-driven focus. Theological and Ministerial Studies is the largest program with 98 graduates, followed by Nursing, Teacher Education, Psychology, General, and Communication and Media Studies. Across 24 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes for graduates entering faith-aligned and professional service careers. The earnings pattern reflects Franciscan University of Steubenville's positioning as a values-centered liberal arts institution. Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $68,809 with 50 graduates, while Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $66,879. Biology, General and Social Work also deliver solid mid-career outcomes, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,048 and $44,867 respectively. These programs span education, healthcare, business, and ministry pathways—fields where Franciscan University of Steubenville graduates find stable employment aligned with the institution's Catholic mission. Several of these programs are grad-school-dependent pathways where four-year earnings undercount lifetime trajectory because graduates often continue to graduate or professional school—particularly in theology, philosophy, and pre-professional health tracks. Others, such as business and education majors, are direct-to-workforce programs where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional and national employment trends in education, healthcare, and faith-based organizations.