Central Michigan University
Academics
Central Michigan University
How strong are the academics at Central Michigan University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
40%
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.
Central Michigan has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
154
10-19
371
20-29
365
30-39
226
40-49
46
50-99
60
100+
9
Honors Programs
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan'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 Central Michigan University:
75%
First-year retention rate
40%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $45,653. This is less than the national average of $48,300.
$45,653
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Central Michigan University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Community Organization and Advocacy
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
67.6
82.48
97.36
112.24
127.12
142
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Women's Studies 1
- Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 70
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 29
- Neuroscience 28
- Biochemistry 15
- Neurobiology and Anatomy 10
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 3
- Neurobiology and Anatomy 1
- Biomedical Sciences, General 0
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 82
- Business Administration and Management, General 53
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 50
- Accounting 49
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 48
- Finance, General 41
- Meeting and Event Planning 32
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 32
- Business/Corporate Communications, General 31
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 30
- Management Information Systems, General 28
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 25
- Organizational Leadership 19
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 14
- Financial Planning and Services 11
- Fashion Merchandising 11
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 10
- Actuarial Science 8
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 6
- Real Estate 5
- Finance, General 5
- Accounting 5
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
- Management Information Systems, General 3
- Organizational Leadership 2
- Business Administration and Management, General 2
- Actuarial Science 1
- Meeting and Event Planning 1
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
- Financial Planning and Services 1
- Fashion Merchandising 1
- Casino Management 1
Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 53
- Public Relations/Image Management 37
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 26
- Advertising 15
- Journalism 13
- Photojournalism 8
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
- Advertising 1
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 1
- Journalism 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 38
- Information Technology 16
- Information Technology 2
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 142
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 34
- Music Teacher Education 24
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 22
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 21
- Mathematics Teacher Education 15
- Social Studies Teacher Education 14
- Health Teacher Education 14
- History Teacher Education 7
- Elementary Education and Teaching 4
- Art Teacher Education 3
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 2
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 2
- History Teacher Education 1
- Biology Teacher Education 1
- Social Studies Teacher Education 1
- Mathematics Teacher Education 1
- Earth Science Teacher Education 0
- Speech Teacher Education 0
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 40
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 18
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 5
- Computer Engineering, General 3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 10
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 8
- Industrial Technology/Technician 2
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 21
- English Language and Literature, General 1
- Creative Writing 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Child Development 44
- Family Systems 10
- Child Development 3
- Family Systems 2
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 9
- Spanish Language and Literature 6
- French Language and Literature 4
- German Language and Literature 2
- French Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 53
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 25
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 13
- Dietetics/Dietitian 9
- Public Health Education and Promotion 9
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 8
- Athletic Training/Trainer 7
- Environmental Health 2
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 0
History
- History, General 10
- Public/Applied History 4
- Public/Applied History 1
- History, General 1
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 30
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 1
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Studies 7
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 7
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 7
- Legal Studies 1
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Statistics, General 14
- Mathematics, General 10
- Mathematics, General 3
- Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 4
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 17
- Environmental Science 11
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development 5
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 0
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 80
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 60
- Outdoor Education 14
- Physical Fitness Technician 11
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 4
- Outdoor Education 2
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 2
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
- Philosophy 1
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Meteorology 13
- Astronomy 6
- Chemistry, General 5
- Geology/Earth Science, General 3
- Materials Chemistry 1
- Chemistry, General 1
- Physics, General 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 110
- Health/Medical Psychology 60
- Psychology, General 41
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology 8
- Health/Medical Psychology 2
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Community Organization and Advocacy 92
- Social Work 29
- Public Administration 14
- Public Administration 2
Science Technologies/Technicians
- Chemical Process Technology 1
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 29
- International Relations and Affairs 17
- Economics, General 9
- Anthropology, General 8
- Sociology, General 8
- Political Science and Government, General 8
- Sociology, General 7
- Social Sciences, General 6
- Anthropology, General 2
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 2
- Economics, General 2
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
- Geography 1
- International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Interior Design 21
- Graphic Design 18
- Fashion/Apparel Design 14
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13
- Digital Arts 12
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
- Music, General 7
- Dance, Other 5
- Voice and Opera 3
- Music Theory and Composition 3
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
- Music Performance, General 2
- Musical Theatre 1
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Keyboard Instruments 1
- Keyboard Instruments 1
- Music, General 1
- Music Management 1
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
- Digital Arts 1
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