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How strong are the academics at Claflin University?

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

13:1
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.

Claflin has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Claflin 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 Claflin'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 Claflin University:

79%
First-year retention rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $55,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$55,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
8.4
19.92
31.44
42.96
54.48
66

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 2
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 31
  • Biochemistry 7
  • Biotechnology 1
  • Bioinformatics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 18
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 10
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 8
  • Accounting and Business/Management 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
  • Accounting 0
  • Management Science 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 11
  • Broadcast Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 7
  • Information Science/Studies 0
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Program Administration 15
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Education, General 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 11
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 0
  • Child Care and Support Services Management 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 25
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 0
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 0
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 13
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 1
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 66
  • Psychology, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Political Science and Government, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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