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How strong are the academics at Cairn University?

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

12:1
Student to faculty ratio

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.

Cairn has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Cairn 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 Cairn'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 Cairn University:

74%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Cairn 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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Social Work
Bible/Biblical Studies
8.2
10.36
12.52
14.68
16.84
19

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 19
  • Accounting 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Finance, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 13
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • History Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 1
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
  • Pre-Art Therapy 0
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • Public/Applied History 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 2
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 13
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 10
  • Youth Ministry 8
  • Divinity/Ministry 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0

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