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How strong are the academics at Adelphi University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
57%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Adelphi has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
121
10-19
340
20-29
433
30-39
174
40-49
52
50-99
6

Honors Programs

Adelphi University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Adelphi's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Adelphi University:

82%
First-year retention rate
57%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $78,690. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$78,690
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Adelphi University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
-20
49.6
119.2
188.8
258.4
328

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Latin American Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 26
  • Neuroscience 13
  • Biochemistry 5
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 52
  • Accounting 25
  • Finance, General 23
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 10
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 31
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 38
  • Information Science/Studies 6
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 35
  • Art Teacher Education 6
  • Music Teacher Education 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 20
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 328
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 13
History
  • History, General 14
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 18
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 2
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
  • Statistics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 2
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 27
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 16
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 10
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 96
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 35
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 27
  • Political Science and Government, General 17
  • Economics, General 11
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Anthropology, General 4
  • Economics, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 20
  • Dance, General 15
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
  • Music, General 3
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
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