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Northern Arizona University (NAU) offers four main program types: undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, online degrees, and certificate programs. The right fit depends on where you are in your education and how you want to study — on the Flagstaff campus, online, or a mix. NAU's site organizes its academic offerings around these four categories, so you can start by deciding which one matches your goal.
The four program categories
NAU groups its academics into these paths:
| Program type | Who it's for | What it leads to |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate degrees | First-time students and transfers | Bachelor's degrees |
| Graduate degrees | Students who already hold a bachelor's | Master's and doctoral-level study |
| Online degrees | Students who need flexibility in location or schedule | Degrees completed remotely |
| Certificate programs | Students seeking focused, shorter credentials | Certificates in a specific area |
Each category has its own exploration page on NAU's site, which is where you'd browse specific majors, fields, and requirements.
What shapes your choice
A few factors decide which category makes sense for you:
- Your current education level. If you don't yet have a bachelor's, undergraduate degrees are the entry point. If you do, graduate degrees or certificates are the options.
- How you want to attend. Online degrees exist as a separate category, which signals that NAU treats remote study as its own track rather than an add-on to campus programs.
- How long a credential you want. Certificates are a shorter, more targeted route than a full degree.
Why students choose NAU
NAU frames its appeal around career-driven programs, real-world experience, and its Flagstaff location. Some figures from the university's own "at a glance" section:
- 99% of first-year NAU students receive some form of scholarship or financial aid
- 800 research projects are funded each year
- 73% of graduating seniors reported being employed or enrolled in graduate school after graduation
- 39% of undergraduates are first-generation college students
- Over 500 companies recruit directly from NAU each year
These numbers are useful context, but they describe the student body overall — not the outcomes of any single program. If a specific major matters to you, check that program's page directly.
How to move from browsing to applying
- Pick your category. Decide among undergraduate, graduate, online, or certificate based on the table above.
- Explore the specific programs within that category on NAU's degrees and programs pages.
- Check affordability. NAU highlights an "education made affordable" section; the 99% scholarship or aid figure is a starting point, but your actual cost depends on your situation.
- Apply or visit. NAU's site offers both an "Apply now" path and the option to "Schedule a tour" if you want to see the Flagstaff campus first.
A quick way to decide
If you're unsure, ask one question: Do I already have a bachelor's degree? If no, look at undergraduate degrees. If yes, compare graduate degrees against certificate programs based on how much time and specialization you want. If location or schedule is your main constraint, start with the online degrees category instead.