Central Michigan University
Academics
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
39%
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
134
10-19
362
20-29
343
30-39
198
40-49
62
50-99
55
100+
10
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:
73%
First-year retention rate
39%
4-year grad rate
62%
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:
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Community Organization and Advocacy
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
63
89.4
115.8
142.2
168.6
195
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Women's Studies 5
- Women's Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 72
- Neuroscience 38
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 37
- Biochemistry 8
- Neuroscience 6
- Biomedical Sciences, General 2
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 2
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
- Neurobiology and Anatomy 1
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 113
- Finance, General 60
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 53
- Accounting 53
- Meeting and Event Planning 48
- Business Administration and Management, General 46
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 46
- Management Information Systems, General 45
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 44
- Organizational Leadership 43
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 37
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 36
- Fashion Merchandising 28
- Business/Corporate Communications, General 19
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 13
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 11
- Financial Planning and Services 9
- Management Information Systems, General 9
- Actuarial Science 9
- Finance, General 6
- Actuarial Science 5
- Accounting 4
- Real Estate 4
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 2
- Financial Planning and Services 2
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
- Business Administration and Management, General 1
- Organizational Leadership 1
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
- Meeting and Event Planning 1
Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 85
- Public Relations/Image Management 53
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 52
- Advertising 36
- Journalism 20
- Photojournalism 8
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
- Journalism 2
- Advertising 2
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 47
- Information Technology 22
- Computer Science 2
- Information Technology 1
Education
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 61
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 40
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 35
- Mathematics Teacher Education 32
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 30
- Music Teacher Education 21
- Social Studies Teacher Education 16
- Elementary Education and Teaching 14
- Health Teacher Education 11
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 10
- Health Teacher Education 7
- History Teacher Education 7
- Social Studies Teacher Education 5
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
- History Teacher Education 4
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 3
- Art Teacher Education 3
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
- Music Teacher Education 1
- Biology Teacher Education 1
- Chemistry Teacher Education 1
- Earth Science Teacher Education 1
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
- Speech Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 34
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 20
- Computer Engineering, General 6
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 22
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 13
- Industrial Technology/Technician 8
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 20
- English Language and Literature, General 3
- Creative Writing 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Child Development 68
- Family Systems 19
- Child Development 8
- Family Systems 3
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 11
- Spanish Language and Literature 6
- German Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 62
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 30
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 23
- Dietetics/Dietitian 19
- Athletic Training/Trainer 18
- Public Health Education and Promotion 12
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 10
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 0
- Environmental Health 0
History
- History, General 8
- Public/Applied History 8
- History, General 4
Legal Professions And Studies
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 4
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 4
- Legal Studies 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 13
- Statistics, General 9
- Mathematics, General 5
- Applied Mathematics, General 2
- Statistics, General 2
- Applied Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 6
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 4
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 19
- Environmental Science 7
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development 6
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 1
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development 1
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 136
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 55
- Physical Fitness Technician 19
- Outdoor Education 16
- Outdoor Education 3
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 1
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 1
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 5
- Philosophy 3
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
- Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
- Meteorology 13
- Chemistry, General 13
- Geology/Earth Science, General 8
- Astronomy 7
- Physics, General 5
- Astronomy 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 195
- Psychology, General 53
- Health/Medical Psychology 13
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology 5
- Health/Medical Psychology 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Community Organization and Advocacy 111
- Social Work 42
- Public Administration 13
- Public Administration 9
Social Sciences
- Social Sciences, Other 54
- Political Science and Government, General 39
- Anthropology, General 20
- Sociology, General 14
- Political Science and Government, General 13
- Economics, General 11
- International Relations and Affairs 7
- Social Sciences, Other 7
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 6
- Sociology, General 6
- Anthropology, General 4
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 3
- Social Sciences, General 2
- Geography 2
- International Relations and Affairs 2
- Economics, General 1
- Geography 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Interior Design 27
- Graphic Design 20
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 17
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
- Fashion/Apparel Design 8
- Musical Theatre 8
- Music, General 7
- Digital Arts 6
- Music Performance, General 5
- Music Theory and Composition 4
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
- Music, General 2
- Keyboard Instruments 2
- Voice and Opera 2
- Digital Arts 1
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0
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