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How strong are the academics at Claflin University?

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

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.

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:

70%
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
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
15.2
22.16
29.12
36.08
43.04
50

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22
  • Biochemistry 9
  • Biotechnology 2
  • Bioinformatics 0
Business
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Business Administration and Management, General 12
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 7
  • Accounting and Business/Management 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
Education
  • Early Childhood Program Administration 7
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
  • Music Teacher Education 4
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 39
History
  • History, General 6
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 28
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 13
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 50
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 7
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music, General 0

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