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Faculty and Class Size

Student / Faculty Ratio: 16.6 to 1
% of Classes by Size
2-9 Students: 10%
10-19 Students: 26%
20-29 Students: 34%
30-39 Students: 13%
40-49 Students: 7%
50-99 Students: 8%
100 or More Students: 1%

Freshman Retention / Graduation Rates

% of Students that Returned
after Freshman Year:
68%
% of Students who Graduated in:
4 Years: 10%
5 Years: 25%
6 Years: 32%

Special Study Options

Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Distance Learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
ROTC
  Army
  Navy
  Air Force
Student-designed major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Weekend College



Most Popular Degrees

Major Category

% of Bachelor's Degrees

1.  Business, management, marketing, and related support services16%
2.  Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities15%
3.  Health professions and related clinical sciences14%
4.  Education11%
5.  Communication, journalism, and related programs5%
6.  Psychology5%
7.  Social sciences5%
8.  Visual and performing arts4%
9.  Computer and information sciences and support services4%
10.  Engineering technologies/technicians4%

Required Courses

Arts/Fine Arts
Computer Literacy
English (Including Composition)
Foreign Languages
History
Humanities
Mathematics
Philosophy
Sciences (Biological or Physical)
Social Science

Student Services

Remedial Services
Counseling Services
Employment Services
for Current Students

College Credit

Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences
Advanced Placement

Majors

Major Category/Major

Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry  Yes Yes
Bioinformatics  Yes  
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other  Yes  
Biology/Biological Sciences, General YesYes  
Biotechnology Yes   
Cell Biology and Anatomy  Yes Yes
Human/Medical Genetics  Yes Yes
Microbiology, General    Yes
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology    Yes
Pathology/Experimental Pathology  Yes  
Pharmacology    Yes
Physiology, General  Yes Yes

Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting  Yes  
Business/Commerce, General YesYes  
Hospitality Administration/Management, OtherYes    
Labor StudiesYesYes   
Management Information Systems and Services, OtherYes    
Operations Management and SupervisionYesYes   
Tourism and Travel Services Management Yes   

Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric YesYes  
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaYesYesYes  
Journalism Yes   

Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Yes   
Computer and Information Sciences, General YesYes  
Information Technology Yes   

Education
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching  Yes  
Art Teacher Education YesYes  
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services  Yes  
Early Childhood Education and Teaching Yes   
Educational Leadership and Administration, General  Yes  
Elementary Education and Teaching YesYes  
English/Language Arts Teacher Education Yes   
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching YesYes  
Secondary Education and Teaching  Yes  
Social Studies Teacher Education Yes   
Spanish Language Teacher Education Yes   
Special Education and Teaching, General  Yes  
Speech Teacher Education  Yes  

Engineering technologies/technicians
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDYes    
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician Yes   
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianYes    
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianYes    
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianYesYes   
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/TechnicianYesYes   
Engineering/Industrial Management  Yes  
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDYesYes   
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherYesYes   
Robotics Technology/TechnicianYesYes   

Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering YesYes  
Computer Engineering, General Yes   
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering YesYes  
Engineering, General Yes   
Engineering, Other  Yes  
Mechanical Engineering YesYes  

English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General YesYes  

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
French Language and Literature Yes   
German Language and Literature Yes   
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Yes   
Spanish Language and Literature YesYes  

Health professions and related clinical sciences
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing  Yes  
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Yes   
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist Yes   
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)  Yes  
Dental Hygiene/HygienistYes    
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other Yes   
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)   Yes 
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Yes    
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner  Yes  
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Yes   
Health Services Administration YesYes  
Histologic TechnicianYes    
Medical Informatics  Yes  
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Yes   
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)  Yes  
Medicine (MD)   Yes 
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Yes   
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)  Yes  
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)    Yes
Nursing, Other  Yes  
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)YesYes   
Occupational Therapy/Therapist  Yes  
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing  Yes  
Physical Therapy/Therapist    Yes
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing  Yes  
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)  Yes  
Public Health, Other Yes   
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing  Yes  
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician Yes   
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerYes    
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Yes   

Major Category/Major

History
History, General YesYes  

Legal professions and studies
Law (LLB, JD)   Yes 
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other  Yes  

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
General StudiesYesYes   
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesYes    

Library science
Library Science/Librarianship  Yes  

Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General YesYes  

Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Yes   
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other YesYes Yes
Museology/Museum Studies  Yes  

Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy YesYes  
Religion/Religious Studies Yes   

Physical sciences
Chemistry, GeneralYesYesYes  
Geology/Earth Science, General YesYes  
Physics, General YesYes  

Psychology
Psychology, General YesYes  
Psychology, Other    Yes

Public administration and social service professions
Public AdministrationYesYesYes  
Social Work YesYes Yes

Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesYesYes   
Forensic Science and Technology Yes   

Social sciences
Anthropology Yes   
Economics, General YesYes  
Geography YesYes  
International Relations and Affairs Yes   
Political Science and Government, General Yes   
Sociology YesYes  

Visual and performing arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation Yes   
Fine/Studio Arts, General Yes   
Interior DesignYesYes   
Music, Other  Yes