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
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
Finance, General
288.8
465.44
642.08
818.72
995.36
1172
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 141
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 45
- Environmental Design/Architecture 32
- Landscape Architecture 12
Area
- American Indian/Native American Studies 10
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 10
- Asian Studies/Civilization 5
- Women's Studies 4
- Disability Studies 3
- Asian-American Studies 1
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
- Latin American Studies 0
- African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 909
- Biochemistry 160
- Neuroscience 65
- Microbiology, General 62
- Molecular Biology 27
- Pharmacology and Toxicology 20
- Bioinformatics 14
- Biotechnology 6
- Biophysics 5
Business
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 1172
- Finance, General 436
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 409
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 341
- Business Administration and Management, General 228
- Accounting 227
- Management Science 154
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 125
- Organizational Leadership 69
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 39
- Tourism and Travel Services Management 32
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 19
- Science/Technology Management 16
- Actuarial Science 16
- Business Statistics 7
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 346
- Journalism, Other 158
- Sports Communication 121
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 46
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 92
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 708
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 136
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 70
- Information Technology Project Management 68
- Informatics 32
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 305
- Secondary Education and Teaching 221
- Special Education and Teaching, General 93
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 42
- Music Teacher Education 27
- Education, Other 15
- Multicultural Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 278
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 195
- Engineering, General 160
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 136
- Chemical Engineering 124
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 123
- Civil Engineering, General 110
- Industrial Engineering 61
- Computer Engineering, General 53
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 46
- Computer Software Engineering 38
- Materials Engineering 22
- Construction Engineering 16
- Manufacturing Engineering 10
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 4
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 144
- Engineering/Industrial Management 29
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 195
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 9
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family Resource Management Studies, General 131
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other 16
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 15
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 30
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 20
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 20
- French Language and Literature 11
- Russian Language and Literature 7
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 7
- German Language and Literature 6
- Italian Language and Literature 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 395
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 223
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 162
- Health and Wellness, General 88
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 83
- Public Health, General 26
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 17
- Regulatory Science/Affairs 14
- Health Services Administration 14
- Healthcare Innovation 12
- Music Therapy/Therapist 8
- Public Health Education and Promotion 3
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 3
History
- History, General 100
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 1
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 330
Legal Professions And Studies
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 79
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 79
- Legal Studies 79
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 73
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 126
- Applied Mathematics, General 21
- Computational Mathematics 18
- Statistics, General 10
- Applied Mathematics, Other 8
- Computational and Applied Mathematics 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 216
- International/Globalization Studies 100
- Nutrition Sciences 63
- Data Science, General 38
- Human Computer Interaction 26
- Science, Technology and Society 16
- Earth Systems Science 16
- Sustainability Studies 6
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 5
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 5
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 5
- Dispute Resolution 3
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 115
- Environmental Science 17
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 214
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 102
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 12
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 41
- Religion/Religious Studies 8
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 2
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences, General 47
- Forensic Chemistry 47
- Physics, General 42
- Chemistry, General 31
Psychology
- Psychology, General 948
- Applied Psychology 24
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 183
- Public Policy Analysis, General 96
- Community Organization and Advocacy 11
Science Technologies/Technicians
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 38
- SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 5
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 5
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 5
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 329
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 140
- Sociology, General 92
- Anthropology, General 80
- Geography 28
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 20
- Political Science and Government, Other 19
- Social Sciences, General 9
- Economics, General 9
- Political Economy 8
- Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 100
Visual And Performing Arts
- Art/Art Studies, General 187
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 165
- Fashion/Apparel Design 59
- Graphic Design 53
- Interior Design 47
- Industrial and Product Design 37
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 37
- Music Performance, General 36
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 16
- Dance, General 16
- Music, General 15
- Music Theory and Composition 7
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 2
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