33 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

In Computer Science from Rhodes College we seek to provide our students with a strong foundation that blends theory with practice, and our graduates leave equally well-prepared for industry and for graduate school.   

Chinese Studies from Rhodes College introduces you to the only language in the world that can trace its writing form to its origins. Today, Chinese is one of the most commonly spoken languages of the world, and one of the six official languages of the United Nations. 

The concern of the Ancient Mediterranean Studies program from Rhodes College is not only to help our students gain expertise in the languages and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean but also to realize a number of more general goals, which will have an influence on the quality of their lives and accomplishments regardless of their specific ambitions. 

The Business major at Rhodes College is excellent preparation for successful entry and advancement in the major functional areas of business. 

Art and Art History from Rhodes College gives students, regardless of experience or major, the opportunity to develop sensitivity to visual language through studio work and the study of the history of art.  

In Mathematics from Rhodes College we seek to provide our students with a strong foundation that blends theory with practice, and our graduates leave equally well-prepared for industry and for graduate school.   

The Department of International Studies at Rhodes College offers courses in the areas of international relations, comparative politics, foreign policy, security studies, ecopolitics, and political economy. 

Economics from Rhodes College is also a suitable major for those considering graduate study including programs in economics (MA, applied doctorate, PhD), law, and medicine.

Educational Studies from Rhodes College strives to advance justice, democracy,and equity in underserved public schools, particularly in Memphis, throughour interdisciplinary programs, partnerships, scholarship, and advocacy.

The Latin American and Latinx Studies Program from Rhodes College provides students with the opportunity to expand their understanding of this fascinating, complex region of the world. 

The Department of Religious Studies serves the liberal arts vision of Rhodes College by equipping our students with a critically informed understanding of global religious traditions as expressions of human experience.

The Urban Studies Program at Rhodes College houses two majors — Urban Studies and Health Equity — that enable students to explore and understand urban experiences in their richness and complexity and to appreciate how urban social contexts shape human health.

Political Science from Rhodes College is very popular, which is the result of engaging courses offered by an exceptionally strong teaching faculty. 

During the basic and intermediate sequence, the Spanish Studies student at Rhodes College refines precision of expression, develops an understanding of language structures, and acquires communicative and cultural competencies. 

The mission of the Biomathematics major at Rhodes College is to educate students in the foundations of biology and applied mathematics, and to provide students with opportunities to conduct scientific research which addresses biologically driven questions by utilizing appropriate mathematical and computational theory.

History from Rhodes College has a national reputation for preparing students to think critically about the historical forces that have shaped the world’s civilizations and cultures, to see the links between the past and the present, to become clear and effective writers and speakers, and to apply their knowledge as thoughtful citizens of the world.  

The Media Studies program at Rhodes College enables students to become astute scholars, producers, and consumers of visual media. From film to TV to digital and social media, our worlds are saturated with and mediated by visual communications. 

Do we have free will? Does God exist? How should I live? What is happiness? Is there a human nature? Why do people disagree? In our Philosophy classes, at Rhodes College, we seek truth by asking questions, answering the questions, and questioning the answers. 

The Biology Department at Rhodes College is committed to creating an academic climate that is safe and respectful of all students, staff, and faculty regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, size, socioeconomic background, religion, spirituality, physical ability, mental ability, or any other aspect of one’s identity.

Chemistry from Rhodes College views modern chemistry as a broadly diverse science, with roots in physics and mathematics, and applications in biology, geology, neuroscience, medicine, and industry.