ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Broaden your understanding of human culture by examining the economic principles behind social, organizational and individual decision-making.
learn moreCOMPUTER SCIENCE,
PHYSICS AND MATH
COMPUTER SCIENCE,
PHYSICS AND MATH
Learn to command basic and advanced mathematical, analytical, scientific concepts and acquire the skills essential in understanding and resolving problems in a variety of STEM fields.
learn moreEducation, Health and Behavioral Sciences
Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences
Prepare for meaningful careers in education, health, and psychology through interdisciplinary, hands-on learning focused on leadership, service, and community impact.
learn moreFINE ARTS
FINE ARTS
Take part in a large array of traditional art forms, learning to preserve the ever-expanding cultural heritage while pushing against traditional boundaries to explore, understand, and invent new forms of creative expression.
learn moreHumanities
Humanities
Explore literature, language, art, and culture to develop critical thinking, deeper understanding, and insight into the shared themes of human experience.
learn moreLANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Prepare to be critical readers, creative writers, and conscious citizens by analyzing the style and content of a text to studying new cultures and traditions.
learn moreNatural Sciences
Natural Sciences
Explore biology and chemistry through hands-on scientific inquiry to understand natural systems and build a strong foundation for careers in science, healthcare, and environmental fields.
learn moreNursing
Nursing
Lyon College’s nursing program prepares aspiring and experienced nurses at every stage with the skills, knowledge, and support to advance their careers and make a meaningful impact in patient care.
learn moreWHAT'S YOUR MAJOR?
Whether you have your major mapped out or are still searching, we have you covered! At Lyon, you are given as much or as little guidance as you need. Visit lyon.edu/academics to find what fits you.
learn more32 Majors. 26 Minors.
Unlimited possibilities
64%
held at least one internship before graduation
15
average class size
65%
are student-athletes
67%
live on campus
60+
student organizations
5 miles
of hiking and biking trails on campus
College with the
Highest Earning Graduates
781
students from 33 states and 14 countries
81%
medical school acceptance rate over the last 20 years— almost double the national average of 41%
97%
of those who graduate do so in four years
91%
are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
99%
receive scholarships and financial aid
Testimonial
"I was super excited about getting real hands-on experience working with data! It’s one thing to do everything in class but it’s another to actually apply what I’ve learned. It made me excited to feel like I’m really using my knowledge for a bigger purpose."
"Organized and executed Lyon College’s first Pet Graduation Ceremony during the 2024 spring semester beginning a fresh tradition on Arkansas’s only pet-friendly campus."
"I’ve especially noticed how much better and more colorful my life has gotten because I had people who were pushing me to do my best. Always surround yourself with people who push you to do your best.”
"Originally the murals class was only intended to be a fun elective and a temporary thing. Instead, I quickly found a strong passion for it and thrived with mural design thanks to the support of my advisor Dustyn Bork and the Lyon community as a whole. Since then, I’ve finished murals both locally and out of state and created my design LLC “Daisy Hall’s Walls.” I’m super grateful to the Lyon community and the support I’ve received in making this a reality."
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Angelica Holmes found her WHY
"I participated in a lot of things at Lyon that pushed me to develop my leadership skills and gave me experience working with young people."
ANGELICA HOLMES, ’15, is the Executive Director of Black Outside and the Director of Camp Founder Girls, America’s first summer camp for Black girls in San Antonio, Texas. Black Outside, Inc., aims to expand outdoor access, programming, and relevancy to both Black and Brown communities across Texas.