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Faculty and Class Size

% of Classes by Size
2-9 Students: 19%
10-19 Students: 36%
20-29 Students: 28%
30-39 Students: 9%
40-49 Students: 5%
50-99 Students: 3%
100 or More Students: 1%

Freshman Retention / Graduation Rates

% of Students that Returned
after Freshman Year:
70%
% of Students who Graduated in:
4 Years:
5 Years:
6 Years:

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

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Major Category

% of Bachelor's Degrees

1.  Business, management, marketing, and related support services19%
2.  Health professions and related clinical sciences17%
3.  Psychology9%
4.  History6%
5.  Social sciences5%
6.  Security and protective services5%
7.  Education5%
8.  Engineering4%
9.  Communication, journalism, and related programs4%
10.  Visual and performing arts3%

Student Services

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Counseling Services
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for Current Students

College Credit

Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences
Advanced Placement

Majors

Major Category/Major

Biological and biomedical sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General YesYes  

Business, management, marketing, and related support services
AccountingYesYes   
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, GeneralYes    
Business Administration and Management, General YesYes  
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, OtherYes    
Construction ManagementYes    
Finance, General Yes   
Logistics and Materials Management Yes   
Management Information Systems, GeneralYesYes   
Marketing/Marketing Management, General Yes   
Operations Management and Supervision  Yes  

Communication, journalism, and related programs
Journalism Yes   

Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General Yes   
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsYes    

Education
Adult and Continuing Education Administration  Yes  
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services  Yes  
Early Childhood Education and TeachingYes    
Education, General  Yes  
Educational Leadership and Administration, General  Yes  
Elementary Education and Teaching Yes   
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Yes   
Music Teacher Education Yes   
Special Education and Teaching, General  Yes  
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other  Yes  
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other  Yes  
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other  Yes  

Engineering technologies/technicians
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianYes    
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianYes    
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyYes    
Engineering/Industrial Management  Yes  
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, OtherYes    
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianYes    
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianYes    
Surveying Technology/SurveyingYesYes   

Engineering
Civil Engineering, General YesYes  
Engineering, Other  Yes  
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering  Yes  

English language and literature/letters
Creative Writing  Yes  
English Language and Literature, General YesYes  

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Child Care Provider/AssistantYesYes   

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Yes   

Health professions and related clinical sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Yes   
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianYes    
Dental Assisting/AssistantYes    
Dental Hygiene/HygienistYes    
Medical/Clinical AssistantYes    
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)YesYesYes  
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianYesYes   
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) YesYes  
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerYes    

Major Category/Major

History
History, General Yes   

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

Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General Yes   

Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianYes    
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianYes    
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/TechnicianYes    
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianYes    

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

Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other Yes   

Personal and culinary services
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingYes    

Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy Yes   

Physical sciences
Chemical Physics Yes   
Chemistry, General Yes   

Precision production
Welding Technology/WelderYes    

Psychology
Clinical Psychology  Yes  
Psychology, General Yes   

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

Science technologies/technicians
Science Technologies/Technicians, OtherYesYes   

Security and protective services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Yes   
Fire Protection, OtherYes    
Fire Science/Fire-fightingYes    
Fire Services AdministrationYes    

Social sciences
Anthropology YesYes  
Economics, General Yes   
Political Science and Government, General Yes   
Sociology Yes   

Transportation and materials moving
Air Traffic ControllerYes    
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsYesYes   

Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General Yes   
Design and Applied Arts, OtherYes    
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Yes   
Music, General Yes   
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Yes