Majors and Programs of Study
With more than 100 majors and programs of study, St. John’s University is an exemplary place to explore, discover, and develop your academic interests. If you’re still deciding, apply undeclared and take time to explore your options.
Explore Your Options
Schools and Colleges
St. John’s is comprised of six unique Schools and Colleges that feature a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. No matter which path you choose, you benefit from the broad foundation of a liberal arts education that prepares you for success and a lifetime of discovery.
Study Abroad
Where in the world do you want to go? Rome? Paris? Somewhere else? St. John’s offers a wide range of academic programs in Europe, as well as opportunities that span the globe. As a first-year student, you can satisfy your wanderlust for as little as $750.
Research
St. John’s is a place of discovery. No matter where your interests lie, you can conduct groundbreaking, résumé-building research with world-class scholars as both an undergraduate or graduate student.
Centers and Institutes
St. John’s provides an eclectic mix of training programs, events, activities, and services that enhance and support your efforts, including multicultural, local, and globally-centered initiatives.
Faculty
Our dedicated faculty create a supportive, close-knit scholarly community that offers you the knowledge and skills to thrive on campus and around the world.
Success at St. John's
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Major Finds Home Away from Home at St. John’s
Kew Gardens, NY, native Autumn Hill always felt a special connection to St. John’s University. Her high school dance performances were held on the Queens, NY, campus, and she graduated from high school in Carnesecca Arena. Ultimately, however, it was the ethnic diversity and international flavor of the campus community that drew her here.
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“Service is important to me because I’m passionate about helping others and making a positive impact,” she said. “I am so grateful for the blessings I have in my life, and I want that for others. I always encourage my peers to get involved in the vast amount of service initiatives that St. John’s provides.”
Serving Others Drives Grad Student's Research Ambition
In his native country of Trinidad and Tobago, Jelani Estrada ’22C was considered a shy and unassuming student. When he came to St. John’s University and confronted the COVID-19 pandemic, however, he quickly found his voice and a passion for giving back to the community.
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Jelani, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health degree, first came to St. John’s as an international undergraduate student in 2018, eager to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In March 2020, he landed a position as a patient transporter at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, in Flushing, NY, not far from St. John’s Queens, NY, campus.
From the Blog
Building a Personal Brand Through Campus Leadership and Passion Projects
Read how Matthew de Prado ’25CCPS turned creativity and campus leadership at St. John’s into a powerful personal brand—and how you can, too.
10 Must-Have Skills for Cyber and Information Security Careers
Cyber and information security job requirements can vary based on the position, field, or focus of work. Yet, there are 10 key essential skills that will help you be successful in any job you choose as a cyber and information security professional.
What Is It Like to Be an Undergraduate Student Researcher?
At St. John’s University, students are not only encouraged to assist in research—they’re actually leading projects that shape their future careers, deepen their academic interests, and open unexpected doors.