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How strong are the academics at Augusta University?

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

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.

Honors Programs

Augusta 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 Augusta'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 Augusta University:

75%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
33
59.4
85.8
112.2
138.6
165

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 56
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
  • Ecology 10
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 104
  • Accounting 23
  • Business Administration and Management, General 0
  • Finance, General 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 19
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 52
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 29
  • Information Technology 21
  • Computer Science 4
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 28
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 10
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, Other 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 11
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 6
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 165
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 30
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 28
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 17
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 13
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 11
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 11
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 9
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 3
History
  • History, General 16
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 17
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 17
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 17
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 55
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 27
  • Physics, General 8
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 78
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 16
  • Health Policy Analysis 4
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Anthropology, General 5
  • Sociology, General 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 15
  • Music, General 7
  • Music Performance, General 1

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