Case Western Reserve University
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How strong are the academics at Case Western Reserve University?

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

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
30
Average class size

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.

Case Western Reserve has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. 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
196
10-19
467
20-29
235
30-39
105
40-49
54
50-99
161
100+
59

Honors Programs

Case Western Reserve 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 Case Western Reserve'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 Case Western Reserve University:

92%
First-year retention rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $67,500. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$67,500
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
48.2
62.36
76.52
90.68
104.84
119

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Pre-Architecture Studies 1
  • Architecture 1
  • Pre-Architecture Studies 0
  • Architecture 0
Area
  • Japanese Studies 1
  • Japanese Studies 1
  • French Studies 1
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 1
  • Women's Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 119
  • Biochemistry 57
  • Neuroscience 52
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Computational Biology 10
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Evolutionary Biology 2
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 0
  • Evolutionary Biology 0
Business
  • Finance, General 38
  • Business Administration and Management, General 32
  • Business Administration and Management, General 23
  • Accounting 22
  • Finance, General 18
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Accounting 1
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 115
  • Computer Science 11
  • Information Technology 3
  • Information Technology 1
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 99
  • Mechanical Engineering 71
  • Chemical Engineering 39
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 27
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 23
  • Mechanical Engineering 22
  • Civil Engineering, General 20
  • Computer Engineering, General 14
  • Materials Engineering 14
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 12
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 9
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 4
  • Polymer/Plastics Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 2
  • Systems Engineering 2
  • Engineering, General 1
  • Systems Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Nutrition 14
  • Human Nutrition 2
Foreign Languages
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 6
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
  • German Language and Literature 2
  • Comparative Literature 1
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • Chinese Language and Literature 0
  • Comparative Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 12
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 3
History
  • History, General 12
  • History, General 8
  • History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Statistics, General 13
  • Applied Mathematics, General 10
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Statistics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Cognitive Science, General 28
  • Nutrition Sciences 25
  • Data Science, General 12
  • International/Globalization Studies 11
  • Cognitive Science, General 10
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Nutrition Sciences 3
  • Gerontology 1
  • Gerontology 1
  • Data Science, General 1
  • Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 1
  • Natural Sciences 1
  • Environmental Geosciences 0
  • Natural Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 7
  • Environmental Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Philosophy 3
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 22
  • Chemistry, Other 12
  • Physics, General 9
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Theoretical and Mathematical Physics 5
  • Physics, General 5
  • Chemistry, Other 4
  • Astronomy 4
  • Astronomy 2
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 59
  • Psychology, General 29
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 47
  • Anthropology, General 28
  • Political Science and Government, General 21
  • Economics, General 21
  • Anthropology, General 14
  • Sociology, General 12
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 9
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 15
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Dance, General 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Music, General 3
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
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