Undergraduate Programs

The University of the Pacific's Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a 128-hour, four-year program designed to prepare students for diverse accounting careers and CPA licensure through comprehensive study of all functional accounting areas and essential business skills.

The applied mathematics major is designed for students who are interested in applying their mathematics skills to problems in the real world, for example, in engineering. Our students graduate with a passion for mathematics and learning and are able to apply the problem-solving skills learned in the classroom to the world around them.

The minor in Applied Mathematics was developed to provide training in mathematical techniques and computational methods.

The art history minor looks at the history of humanity through the broad spectrum of art and promotes thinking critically and historically. Select from courses about prehistoric art through the modern age, including design thinking.

Pursuing a communication degree at University of the Pacific can help you step into a career in public relations, advocacy work and similar jobs in media creation. You’ll be able to learn alongside peers at Pacific’s student-run radio station and its nationally recognized speech and debate team. Pacific’s program will teach you about communication theory, its research methodologies, and the principles of persuasion and human interaction.

The data science minor provides you with tools to understand the foundations of data—how it is managed and how to uncover insights from raw information. Data science is recognized as one of the best jobs in America.

An economics degree from University of the Pacific equips you with the theoretical understanding and analytical skills for diverse career paths, emphasizing real-world applications and leadership. You'll gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and our student-run consulting group, leading to strong earning potential and a promising job market.

Pacific’s engineering physics degree program will prepare students for success in all technical fields, including AI and machine learning, and culminates in a senior design project applying engineering fundamentals to real-world problems, all while working alongside faculty advisers to personalize study plans aligning with individual academic and career goals.

Pacific's English and writing professions major offers a flexible undergraduate program emphasizing critical thinking, literacy and writing, preparing students for careers in fields like teaching, business and law, with options to double major or minor. Gain hands-on experience through the nationally recognized Calliope literary magazine and benefit from a supportive community with opportunities to pursue a three-year degree or a teaching credential.

No matter your major, a minor in film studies adds depth, understanding and practical skills to your Pacific education.

University of the Pacific’s finance degree is designed to give you a solid theoretical and practical understanding of the industry. You’ll be taught by passionate faculty members, connect with successful alumni, gain real experience in an internship and put your skills into practice by helping manage the Student Investment Fund.

Our graphic design program helps you develop your artistic talent to build a rewarding career in print, digital or a mix of both. When you earn a BFA from Pacific, you will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience doing real-world projects in business and nonprofit settings through our connections in northern California.

Our distinguished alumnus Dave Brubeck ’42, put Pacific on the map with his excellence in jazz, and we continue this tradition. The major (composition or performance) will provide you with real-life skills for a career in jazz.

A degree in Marketing Management equips students with the skills to excel in various industries. By learning market research, data analysis, brand strategy, and digital marketing, graduates can effectively connect with consumers and drive business growth for both profit and non-profit organizations.

Pacific’s mathematics program help you to refine your knowledge and use of mathematics content, teamwork, mathematical modeling and technology. Courses are intended to give you a competitive edge when you enter the job market. Dedicated professors help you develop your mathematical reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills.

Pacific’s innovative Media Arts and Production program prepares you for a career in the constantly changing world of media arts. We help you develop storytelling and business skills so you can bring your stories to life. Take advantage of hands-on opportunities in performance, film and digital media productions, video game production and more.

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Music Composition at University of the Pacific is a fully immersive and broad major which will position you well to navigate an ever-evolving landscape of music composition. Our alumni are attending top graduate programs and pursuing successful careers in music and media industries, or in academia.

This major (choral or instrumental) offers an academically challenging, performance-based core curriculum allowing you to obtain a degree and California teaching credential within four years. You will develop real-life teaching skills and expand your musicianship.

This major combines intensive musical training with academic work in music and the other humanities, including foreign language. Whether pursuing study in graduate school or directly entering the world of music, you will be prepared for your musical career of choice.

Music Industry Studies degree at University of the Pacific merges practice and theory along with intensive, hands-on training and internships to succeed in the fast-paced environment of the 21st century music industry.

The Music Management degree at University of the Pacific prepares students for a wide variety of music careers where knowledge and understanding of music performance, repertoire, styles and history are valuable assets.

This adaptable major is designed to connect music to the liberal arts and sciences. It provides a breadth of study that can serve as excellent preparation for graduate study in music and flexibility in choosing a professional career in music.

Study the fundamental principles of your chosen instrument through a broad range of pedagogical approaches and with ample performance opportunities. Our faculty are professional musicians and educators experienced in all facets of performance.

Learn to use music interventions in a focused and concentrated manner to bring about healing and change, building on the inherent qualities of music to influence physical, emotional, cognitive and social responses.

Our broad art program provides you with options in the art field and provides a strong interdisciplinary education so you can develop a professional-level portfolio. With a BFA from Pacific, you will develop the skills necessary to be a practicing artist who thinks critically, communicates effectively and acts responsibly in our global society.

Pacific's theatre arts minor program features training in on-stage and backstage aspects of theatre, as well as performance and design courses for on-camera work. You can take courses from acting for stage and screen, to various design and tech (theater technology) courses, dramatic literature, theatre history and career management.

The writing minor is designed to give you a thorough overview and understanding of the field of English studies with broad coverage of literary periods and theories and a solid foundation in writing and argument.