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How strong are the academics at Alabama A&M University?

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

18:1
Student to faculty ratio

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.

Alabama A&M has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Alabama A&M 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 Alabama A&M'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 Alabama A&M University:

58%
First-year retention rate
27%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Computer and Information Sciences, General
16
28
40
52
64
76

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, Other 18
  • Food Science 8
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 2
Architecture And Related Services
  • City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 76
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 35
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Finance, General 9
  • Accounting 9
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 4
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 24
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 26
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 12
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 6
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 22
  • Mechanical Engineering 20
  • Civil Engineering, General 15
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 19
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 10
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 32
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 25
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Forestry, Other 4
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 24
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 34
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 23
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0

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