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How strong are the academics at Ashland University?

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
49%
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.

Ashland has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. 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
86
10-19
239
20-29
146
30-39
18
40-49
7

Honors Programs

Ashland 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 Ashland'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 Ashland University:

49%
4-year grad rate
60%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $38,666. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$38,666
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Nursing Practice
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Communication, General
Communication and Media Studies
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
16
32.8
49.6
66.4
83.2
100

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 30
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
  • Toxicology 3
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Toxicology 1
  • Biotechnology 0
Business
  • Accounting 24
  • Business/Commerce, General 20
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Finance, General 8
  • Finance, General 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • Actuarial Science 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Fashion Merchandising 2
  • Business/Commerce, General 1
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 1
  • Organizational Leadership 1
  • Accounting 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 0
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 0
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 38
  • Communication and Media Studies 38
  • Radio and Television 10
  • Journalism, Other 3
  • Sports Communication 2
  • Health Communication 1
  • Communication, General 1
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
  • Organizational Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 7
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 48
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 8
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 6
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 3
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Education, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 0
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Nursing Practice 100
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 2
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 2
History
  • History, General 8
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 18
  • Homeland Security 2
  • Forensic Science and Technology 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
  • Business Analytics 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 7
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Forensic Chemistry 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 13
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 9
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, Other 1
  • Political Science and Government, Other 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Economics, General 0
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 1
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
  • Graphic Design 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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