Top Ranked Programs
Rust College's program mix centers on communication and education fields, reflecting the institution's liberal arts identity and regional mission. Teacher Education is the largest program with 30 graduates, followed by Biology, General with 25 graduates, Teacher Education with 14 graduates, Sociology with 11 graduates, and Business Administration with 11 graduates. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 111 students annually, the institution's strongest earnings outcomes cluster in specific fields. The highest-earning programs at Rust College reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings signal labor-market entry. Journalism graduates earn median earnings of $41,398 four years after enrollment, representing the institution's strongest earnings outcome. Teacher Education follows with median earnings of $35,634, and Biology, General with median earnings of $33,981. Teacher Education, the largest program by enrollment, generates median earnings of $41,398 four years after enrollment, anchoring the institution's earnings profile in education and workforce-development fields. The concentration in Communication and education-adjacent majors positions Rust College as an institution focused on preparing educators and communication professionals for regional labor markets. These fields represent stable, in-demand career pathways where graduates typically enter the workforce directly rather than pursuing graduate study. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how education and communication fields align with regional and national workforce needs.