Arizona State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Arizona State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
32
Average class size
55%
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.
ASU 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.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
722
10-19
1,895
20-29
1,546
30-39
726
40-49
428
50-99
656
100+
400
Honors Programs
Arizona State 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 ASU'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 Arizona State University:
85%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $65,220. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$65,220
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Arizona State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Computer Science
Finance, General
298.2
475.56
652.92
830.28
1007.64
1185
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 70
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 61
- Environmental Design/Architecture 58
- Landscape Architecture 18
Area
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 10
- Women's Studies 9
- Asian Studies/Civilization 5
- American Indian/Native American Studies 5
- African-American/Black Studies 2
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
- Latin American Studies 1
- Asian-American Studies 1
- Disability Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 957
- Biochemistry 175
- Microbiology, General 53
- Neuroscience 53
- Molecular Biology 18
- Bioinformatics 13
- Pharmacology and Toxicology 12
- Biophysics 3
- Biotechnology 3
Business
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 1185
- Finance, General 446
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 365
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 354
- Accounting 248
- Business Administration and Management, General 221
- Management Science 155
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 123
- Organizational Leadership 67
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 44
- Tourism and Travel Services Management 40
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 30
- Science/Technology Management 30
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 21
- Actuarial Science 12
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 384
- Journalism, Other 158
- Sports Communication 120
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 76
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 87
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 582
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 137
- Information Technology Project Management 56
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 35
- Informatics 32
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 238
- Secondary Education and Teaching 183
- Special Education and Teaching, General 146
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 70
- Education, Other 27
- Music Teacher Education 21
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 276
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 184
- Engineering, General 165
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 135
- Chemical Engineering 129
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 114
- Civil Engineering, General 113
- Industrial Engineering 77
- Computer Engineering, General 72
- Computer Software Engineering 43
- Materials Engineering 34
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 32
- Manufacturing Engineering 16
- Construction Engineering 9
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 7
- Engineering Science 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 94
- Engineering/Industrial Management 33
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 176
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 8
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family Resource Management Studies, General 153
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 26
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other 5
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 28
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 26
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 26
- French Language and Literature 15
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 11
- Russian Language and Literature 5
- German Language and Literature 4
- Italian Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 384
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 203
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 167
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 76
- Health and Wellness, General 52
- Regulatory Science/Affairs 30
- Health Services Administration 25
- Healthcare Innovation 19
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 16
- Music Therapy/Therapist 14
- Public Health, General 12
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 6
- Public Health Education and Promotion 3
- Dietetics/Dietitian 0
History
- History, General 104
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 0
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 349
Legal Professions And Studies
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 120
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 120
- Legal Studies 120
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 54
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 108
- Computational Mathematics 21
- Applied Mathematics, General 19
- Statistics, General 14
- Applied Mathematics, Other 4
- Computational and Applied Mathematics 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 286
- International/Globalization Studies 108
- Nutrition Sciences 53
- Human Computer Interaction 32
- Science, Technology and Society 17
- Earth Systems Science 15
- Data Science, General 15
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 12
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 3
- Sustainability Studies 3
- Dispute Resolution 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 96
- Environmental Science 17
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 184
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 143
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 55
- Religion/Religious Studies 6
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 5
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences, General 63
- Forensic Chemistry 63
- Physics, General 49
- Chemistry, General 38
Psychology
- Psychology, General 856
- Applied Psychology 23
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 190
- Public Policy Analysis, General 53
- Community Organization and Advocacy 6
Science Technologies/Technicians
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 27
- SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 1
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 1
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 1
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 338
- Economics, General 190
- Sociology, General 84
- Anthropology, General 76
- Geography 34
- Political Science and Government, Other 14
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 12
- Social Sciences, General 10
- Political Economy 3
- Urban Studies/Affairs 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 118
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 164
- Art/Art Studies, General 163
- Fashion/Apparel Design 76
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 59
- Graphic Design 42
- Music Performance, General 37
- Industrial and Product Design 33
- Interior Design 27
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 20
- Dance, General 19
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 4
- Music Theory and Composition 3
- Art/Art Studies, General 2
- Music, General 2
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