43 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Major in the Mathematics program at the University of Mary Washington and you’ll expand your analytical and critical-thinking abilities. 

The Nursing Program from University of Mary Washington is designed as a completion program for registered nurses who hold an associate’s degree.

If you’re passionate about learning spoken and written German, its literature, and its diverse cultures, the University of Mary Washington can help you attain mastery. The German program from University of Mary Washington brings language and culture to life through small, intensive classes and fully equipped labs.

Where a wide-open worldview and keen business skills intersect, you’ll find the International Business major at the University of Mary Washington. Combine a comprehensive business education with your interests in geography, culture and language – and maybe a semester of study abroad – to launch a career without borders.

As an American Studies major at the University of Mary Washington, you’ll examine what it means to be an American, from history and politics to literature, music, and film. 

Drawn to how people have depicted beauty throughout history? Need to know more of the story behind it? The Art History at the University of Mary Washington and you’ll explore humanity through artistic wonders, from prehistoric cave paintings to the works of Warhol. 

Music majors at University of Mary Washington have shared the stage with greats like Itzhak Perlman and Sir James Galway. They’ve performed across Europe and have taken master classes with Marvin Hamlisch, the Canadian Brass, and other visiting artists.

When you study Marketing at the University of Mary Washington, you’ll develop the insight, analytical skills, and critical thinking you’ll need to make a difference as a marketing professional.

The Women's and Gender Studies degree from University of Mary Washington focuses on people’s experiences as women and men – and on masculinity and femininity – across time and around the world.

As a Physics major from University of Mary Washington, you’ll satisfy your curiosity about the physical universe, then analyze and describe your discoveries. 

The History major from University of Mary Washington is distinctive for courses that develop critical judgment, including first-year seminars, history colloquium and practicum, and a senior-level historical research class.

The bachelor’s program in Sociology from University of Mary Washington unravels some of the mysteries of human relationships. What causes us to behave the way we do? Where do our values come from? What fuels peer pressure?

If you’re curious about the political, economic, and social systems of other countries, an International Affairs major from University of Mary Washington will give you the insight you seek.

What do West African farmers and Wall Street investors have in common? The bachelor’s program in Anthropology from University of Mary Washington takes you around the globe and throughout history to learn what it means to be human. 

The Biology major from University of Mary Washington presents a wealth of opportunities. From investigating the molecular genetics of microbes to observing the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, the biology major can meet you where your passions lie, open doors for exploration, and pave the way to an exciting career. 

The bachelor’s program in Chemistry from University of Mary Washington takes you beyond beakers and test tubes, deep into a discipline that touches every aspect of our lives. 

The Environmental Science - Social Science major from University of Mary Washington explores the effects humans have on the natural world, from the nearby Rappahannock River to the planet’s most threatened ecosystems.

Driven to understand – and protect – the planet we live on? The Environmental Geology program from University of Mary Washington arms you with the knowledge and principles you need to understand Earth’s evolution and processes. 

At the Religion program from University of Mary Washington, you will delve into the languages and beliefs that surround Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions to better understand how religious beliefs affect our lives.

At the Spanish program from University of Mary Washington, you’ll challenge yourself with compelling coursework, aided by our language labs and access to computer tutorials. In conjunction with UMW’s strong liberal arts program, you’ll prepare yourself for a variety of international careers.