Top Ranked Programs
Livingstone College's program mix is anchored in business and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready education. Business Administration is the largest program with 20 graduates, followed by Social Work, Kinesiology, Biology, General, and Criminal Justice. Across 9 programs, the institution concentrates on fields that lead directly into workforce entry and professional advancement. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied business and professional-services fields. Social Work graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $46,945 with 18 graduates, representing the institution's highest-earning pathway. Kinesiology graduates earn $41,765, while Artificial Intelligence delivers median earnings of $41,458. These programs reflect Livingstone College's strength in preparing students for immediate labor-market entry in fields with stable demand and clear career progression. The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect actual labor-market outcomes rather than graduate-school-dependent trajectories. Business represents the dominant concentration, positioning Livingstone College as an applied-professional institution aligned with regional employer needs in North Carolina. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with current labor-market demand and wage trends.