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How strong are the academics at Ashland University?

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

13:1
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 13:1. 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
61%
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 and Media Studies
Communication, General
Business/Commerce, General
7.4
32.12
56.84
81.56
106.28
131

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 24
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
  • Biochemistry 3
  • Toxicology 2
  • Biotechnology 0
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 28
  • Business Administration and Management, General 21
  • Accounting 17
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 14
  • Finance, General 9
  • Actuarial Science 5
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 5
  • Fashion Merchandising 4
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 34
  • Communication, General 34
  • Organizational Communication, General 5
  • Radio and Television 3
  • Sports Communication 2
  • Journalism, Other 1
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
  • Health Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 8
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 46
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 12
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 9
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 7
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 3
  • Biology Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 3
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Nursing Practice 131
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 6
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 3
History
  • History, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 28
  • Forensic Science and Technology 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
  • Nutrition Sciences 0
  • Business Analytics 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Forensic Chemistry 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 9
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 10
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Political Science and Government, Other 0
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Graphic Design 0

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