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How strong are the academics at Bemidji State 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

Bemidji 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 Bemidji State'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 Bemidji State University:

71%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
45.2
56.96
68.72
80.48
92.24
104

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American Indian/Native American Studies 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
  • Aquatic Biology/Limnology 6
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 104
  • Accounting 39
  • Project Management 23
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 23
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 7
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
  • Science/Health/Environmental Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 10
  • Information Science/Studies 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 69
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 8
  • Health Teacher Education 6
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 5
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 27
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 27
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 27
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 9
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 7
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 86
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 4
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 55
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 13
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 26
  • Environmental Studies 14
  • Land Use Planning and Management/Development 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 23
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 21
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 92
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 33
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Geography 3
  • Social Sciences, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 18
  • Music, General 9
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0

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