Top Ranked Programs
Pfeiffer University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a career-focused private university in North Carolina. Kinesiology is the largest program with 30 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other, and Nursing. The Business family represents 18% of degrees, making it the institution's primary focus, with Education and Arts providing additional breadth across 11 total programs. Among the 0 programs that meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes. Nursing leads with median earnings of $75,033 four years after enrollment across 13 graduates, followed by Business Administration with $60,936 and 15 graduates. Criminal Justice graduates earn $50,798, and Kinesiology delivers $46,322 for 30 graduates. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in applied professional fields where employers recruit directly and career pathways are clearly defined. The earnings pattern across Pfeiffer University's portfolio shows consistent outcomes in business, accounting, and management-oriented programs — fields where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect regional and national labor-market demand. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with employment trends in North Carolina and surrounding regions.