Averett University Graduate & Professional Studies
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Graduate & Professional Studies
Welcome to Averett University, one of the best universities in Virginia and a 21st-century educational institution with more than 150 years of experience serving students.
For over 30 years, we’ve been offering working adults the ability to pursue their master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees through our Graduate and Professional Studies division.
Choose a field.
Find your future.
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Applied Data Analytics
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Business
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Healthcare Data Analytics
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Education
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Leadership
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Criminal Justice Sociology
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Nursing
Make Informed Decisions
This new online or on-campus program addresses the growing demand for a deeper understanding of data analytics among administrative staff and managers in any field.
- Program developed in collaboration with SASTM, a premier, longtime trusted leader in analytics; joint certificate built into the coursework
- Accredited online and on-campus degree program
- Affordable and accelerated format
- Designed for the busy lifestyles of working adults
"Just do it. Just jump in. The advisors, the enrollment counselors, and the faculty and staff - they're all fantastic and you learn so much."
- Kathryn Riley, BBA '16 and MBA '18
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Become a Leader in Business
Achieving your goals in business requires more than willpower and hard work. Get ahead with solid qualifications and an understanding of how businesses operate in today’s global economy.
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Accountancy
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Management Science
- Associate of Science in Business Administration
- Free transfer credit evaluation
- Accredited online and on-campus degree programs
- Affordable, accelerated format
- Designed for the busy lifestyles of working adults
- Market-ready curriculum with input from area employers, including Verizon, Canon, United Parcel Services and more
"Averett provides you a platform to not only work full time, but to also juggle family life and attain your goals."
- Andrew Taylor, BBA '99
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Make Informed Decisions
Our MSAHDA program will teach you how to organize and manage medical information as an essential part of the efficiency and delivery of quality healthcare. A graduate with a MSAHDA degree will possess imperative business fundamentals, industry context and advanced data analytics to not only comprehend data, but to also inform better decision-making within healthcare organizations.
The Master of Science in Applied Healthcare Data Analytics is for recent graduates from regionally accredited undergraduate programs to longtime professionals looking for a competitive edge, new skills and opportunities to best use data informed practice.
"Just do it. Just jump in. The advisors, the enrollment counselors, and the faculty and staff - they're all fantastic and you learn so much."
- Kathryn Riley, BBA '16 and MBA '18
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Be the Difference in Students’ Lives
Educators are the key to unlocking students’ potential and putting our future in good hands. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to enjoy a rewarding career in education.
- Master of Education — Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Education — Administration and Supervision
- Master of Education — Special Education K-12 (VA Licensure Track)
- Master of Education — Special Education K-12 (VA Endorsement Track)
- Master of Education – Reading Specialist
- Free transfer credit evaluation
- 100% accredited online degree programs
- Affordable, accelerated format
- Designed for the busy lifestyles of educators
"You can use what you learn here in the real world. Averett absolutely prepares you for success - not only in this country, but globally."
- Adrienne Riley, BBA '16 and MED '18
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Step Into a Lead Role
Strong leaders have never been more important. Learn the leadership principles and practical skills necessary to thrive in today’s fast-changing business environment.
- 100% accredited online degree programs
- Free transfer credit evaluation
- Affordable, accelerated format
- Designed for the busy lifestyles of adults
"My experience has been phenomenal. I have enjoyed everything from the faculty to meeting other adult learners in this program. It's given me the support and motivation to continue to see my goal through."
- Rosa Morris, BBA '17
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Prepare to Serve at a Higher Level
Our online criminal justice programs are your path to professional public service in corrections, the courts, law enforcement and other areas of the criminal justice system.
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Sociology
- Free transfer credit evaluation
- 100% accredited online degree program
- Affordable, accelerated format
- Designed for the busy lifestyles of adults
- Real-world application of theories to criminal justice workplace settings
"My motivation is to better myself and to better my chances for advancement within my career field. I feel like I'm obtaining my goals through Averett."
- Mitchell Harris, BSCJ '17
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Take the Next Step in Nursing
People who were born to do this. People who are ready to learn, and driven to improve their skills. People committed to helping patients get better, and to making them feel better. Our online, on-campus Master of Science in Nursing program gives you two perfect paths to do great things — our Family Nurse Practioner track or, if you already have your MSN, a post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certificate. There’s more. The online, on-campus Emergency Nurse Practioner program is one of just 13 ENP programs nationwide.
Are you ready?
- Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate APRN Certificate
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
"No matter how old you are, whether you have a family to attend to, Averett University programs are ideal for just about anyone."
- Angela Young, BSN '16
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