For bachelor's degrees, the color of the tassel indicates the program of study.
The hood color specifies the area of study for the graduate degrees.
- Undergraduate Tassel Colors
- Master's Hood Colors
- Doctoral Hood Colors
Tassel Colors
Explanation of Degrees
Bachelor of Science - B.S. |
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. |
Bachelor of Music - B.Mus. |
Bachelor of Fine Arts - B.F.A. |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - B.S.N. |
Associate of Applied Science - A.A.S. |
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
- B.S. in Agribusiness Economics - Gold
- B.S. in Agricultural Systems and Education - Gold
- B.S. in Animal Science - Gold
- B.S. in Biological Sciences - Gold
- B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry and Biochemistry - Gold
- B.S. in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Management - Gold
- B.S. in Fermentation Science - Gold
- B.S. in Forestry - Gold
- B.S. and B.A. in Geology - Gold
- B.S. in Horticulture - Gold
- B.S. in Microbiology - Gold
- B.S. in Physics - Gold
- B.S. in Physiology - Gold
- B.S. and B.A. in Plant Biology - Gold
- B.S. and B.A. in Zoology - Gold
College of Arts and Media
- B.S. in Architectural Studies - Brown
- B.A. or B.F.A. in Art and Design - Brown
- B.A. in Cinema - Brown
- B.S. in Fashion Studies - Brown
- B.S. in Interior Design - White
- B.S. in Journalism - Crimson
- B.A. or B.Mus. in Music - Pink
- B.A. or B.F.A. in Musical Theater - Pink
- B.A. in Radio, Television, and Digital Media - Rhoades Blue
- B.A. in Theater - Brown
College of Business and Analytics
- B.S. in Accounting - Drab
- B.S. in Agrobusiness Economics - Gold
- B.S. in Business Analytics - Drab
- B.S. in Business and Administration - Drab
- B.A. in Economics - Copper
- B.S. in Finance - Drab
- B.S. in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management - Navy
- B.S. in Management - Drab
- B.S. in Marketing - Drab
- B.S. in Quantitative Economics - Copper
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering - Orange
- B.S. in Civil Engineering - Orange
- B.S. in Computer Engineering - Orange
- B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science - Orange
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering - Orange
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology - Orange
- B.S. in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering - Orange
- B.S. in Information Technology - Orange
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Orange
College of Health and Human Sciences
- B.S. in Automotive Technology - Orange
- A.A.S. in Aviation Flight - Orange
- B.S. in Aviation Management - Orange
- B.S. in Aviation Technologies - Orange
- B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice - Gold
- B.S. in Dental Hygiene - Lilac
- B.S. in Exercise Science - Sage Green
- B.S. in Health Care Management - Sage Green
- B.S. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics - Apricot
- B.S. in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service - Sage Green
- B.S. or B.S.N. in Nursing - Apricot
- B.S. in Paralegal Studies - Purple
- B.A. in Psychology - Gold
- B.S. in Public Health - Salmon Pink
- B.S. in Public Safety Management - Gold
- B.S. in Radiologic Sciences - Sage Green
- B.S. in Recreation Professions - Sage Green
- B.S. in Rehabilitation Services - Sage Green
- B.S. in Social Work - Citron
- B.S. in Sport Administration - Sage Green
College of Liberal Arts
- B.A. in Africana Studies - White
- B.A. in Anthropology - Gold
- B.S. in Communication Studies - Crimson
- B.A. in English - White
- B.A. in History - White
- B.A. in Languages, Culture, and International Studies - White
- B.A. in Linguistics - White
- B.A. in Philosophy - Royal Blue
- B.A. in Political Science - Royal Blue
- B.A. in Sociology - White
- B.S. and B.A. in University Studies - White
School of Education
- B.S. in Child and Family Services - Light Blue
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education - Light Blue
- B.S. in Elementary Education - Light Blue
- B.S. in Special Education - Light Blue
- B.S. in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development - Light Blue
- B.S. in English - Light Blue
- B.S. in German with Teaching License - Light Blue
- B.S. in History with Teaching License - Light Blue
- B.S. in Mathematics with Teaching License - Light Blue
- B.S. in Spanish with Teaching License - Light Blue
Master's Hood Colors
Explanation of Degrees
Master of Accountancy - M.Acc. |
Master of Music - M.M. |
Master of Architecture - M.Arch. |
Master of Public Administration - M.P.A. |
Master of Arts - M.A. |
Master of Public Health - M.P.H. |
Master of Arts in Teaching - M.A.T. |
Master of Science - M.S. |
Master of Business Administration - M.B.A. |
Master of Science in Education - M.S.Ed. |
Master of Engineering - M.E. |
Master of Science in Physician Assistant - M.S.P.A. |
Master of Fine Arts - M.F.A. |
Master of Social Work - M.S.W. |
Master of Health Administration - M.H.A. |
Professional Science Masters - P.S.M. |
Master of Health Informatics - M.H.I. |
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College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
- M.S. in Agribusiness Economics - Gold
- M.S. in Animal Science - Gold
- M.S. in Biological Sciences/MedPrep - Gold
- M.S. in Chemistry - Gold
- M.S. in Forestry - Gold
- M.A. or M.S in Geography and Environmental Resources - Gold
- M.S. in Geology - Gold
- M.S. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry - Gold
- M.S. in Physics - Gold
- M.S. in Plant Biology - Gold
- M.S. in Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems - Gold
- M.S. and P.S.M. in Zoology - Gold
College of Arts and Media
- M.Arch in Architecture - Brown
- M.F.A. in Art and Design - Brown
- M.F.A. in Mass Communication and Media Arts - Brown
- M.A. in Media Theory and Research - Rhoades Blue
- M.M. in Music - Pink
- M.S. in Professional Media and Media Management Studies - Rhoades Blue
- M.F.A. in Theater - Brown
College of Business and Analytics
- M.Acc. in Accounting - Drab
- M.B.A. in Business Administration - Drab
- M.S. in Business Analytics - Drab
- M.A. or M.S in Economics - Copper
- M.P.A. in Public Administration - Drab
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics
- M.E. or M.S. in Biomedical Engineering - Orange
- M.E. or M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Orange
- M.S. in Computer Science - Orange
- M.S. in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems - Orange
- M.E. or M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Orange
- M.A. or M.S. in Mathematics - Orange
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes - Orange
- M.S. in Quality Engineering and Management - Orange
College of Health and Human Sciences
- M.S. in Aviation Management - Orange
- M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy - Sage Green
- M.S. in Counseling and Rehabilitation Education - Sage Green
- M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice - Gold
- M.H.A. in Health Administration - Sage Green
- M.H.I. in Health Informatics - Sage Green
- M.S. in Human Sciences - Gold
- M.S. in Medical Dosimetry - Gold
- M.A. or M.S. in Psychology - Gold
- M.P.H. in Public Health - Salmon Pink
- M.S. in Public Safety Administration - Gold
- M.S. in Radiologic Sciences - Sage Green
- M.S.W. in Social Work - Citron
College of Liberal Arts
- M.A. in Anthropology - Gold
- M.A. in Communication Studies - Crimson
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing - Brown
- M.A. in English - White
- M.A. in History - White
- M.A. in Linguistics - White
- M.A. in Philosophy - Dark Blue
- M.A. in Political Science - Dark Blue
- M.A. in Sociology - White
- M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - White
School of Education
- M.S.Ed. or M.A.T. in Curriculum and Instruction - Light Blue
- M.S.Ed. in Educational Administration - Light Blue
- M.S.Ed. in Higher Education - Light Blue
- M.S.Ed. in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development - Light Blue
School of Medicine
- M.S. in Biomedical Science - Gold
- M.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Systemic Physiology - Gold
- M.S. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry - Gold
- M.S. in Pharmacology and Neuroscience - Gold
- M.S.P.A. in Physician Assistant - Kelly Green
Doctoral Hood Colors
Explanation of Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. |
Doctor of Education, Ed.D. |
Doctor of Medical Science, D.M.Sc. |
Occupational Therapy Doctorate, O.T.D |
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
All dark blue; Ph.D. in:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Applied Physics
- Chemistry
- Environmental Resources & Policy
- Geosciences
- Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry
- Plant Biology
- Zoology
College of Arts and Design
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts - Dark Blue
College of Business Analytics
All dark blue; Ph.D. in:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Economics
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics
All dark blue; Ph.D. in:
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Mathematics
College of Health and Human Sciences
- O.T.D. in Occupational Therapy - Slate Blue
All dark blue: Ph.D. in:
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Population Health
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
College of Liberal Arts
All dark blue; Ph.D. in:
- Anthropology
- Communication Studies
- English
- Historical Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Sociology
School of Education
- Ph.D. in Education,Curriculum and Instruction - Dark Blue
- Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education, Educational Administration - Light Blue, Dark Blue
- Ph.D in Education, Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development - Dark Blue
School of Medicine
- Ph.D in Pharmacology and Neuroscience - Dark Blue
- D.M.Sc in Physician Assistant - Kelly Green