Top Ranked Programs
Methodist University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready undergraduate education. Business Administration is the largest program with 61 graduates annually, followed by Criminal Justice, Fire Protection, Kinesiology, and Nursing. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 280 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in applied business, management, and professional-services fields. The earnings pattern reflects this applied-professional orientation. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $83,653 four years after enrollment, while Accounting graduates earn $65,090, and Business Administration graduates earn $63,424. Health Administration and Fire Protection round out the highest-earning programs with graduates earning $58,849 and $53,649 respectively. This concentration in business and related fields aligns with Methodist University's institutional identity as a career-focused private university in North Carolina. The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately after completion. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Methodist University's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in business services, management, and professional fields.