Top Ranked Programs
University of Montevallo's program mix is anchored in visual and performing arts, reflecting the institution's distinctive identity as a public liberal arts university with particular strength in creative disciplines. Teacher Education is the largest program with 45 graduates, followed by Fine and Studio Arts, Kinesiology, Psychology, General, and Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. Across 24 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor markets. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's creative and liberal arts focus. Digital Marketing leads with median earnings of $53,492 four years after enrollment, followed by Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at $50,497, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at $49,979, Teacher Education at $47,823, and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at $44,624. The institution's dominant program family, Visual & Performing Arts, accounts for a meaningful share of degrees and reflects Montevallo's positioning as a regional center for arts education and creative training. Several of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter regional and national labor markets immediately after completion. Others, particularly those in education and social sciences, serve as preparation for graduate study or professional certification. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Montevallo's program portfolio aligns with regional workforce needs and longer-term career trajectories in creative and service-oriented fields.