College of Staten Island of the City University of New York
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How strong are the academics at College of Staten Island of the City University of New York?

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

19:1
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.

College of Staten Island has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

College of Staten Island of the City University of New York 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 College of Staten Island'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 College of Staten Island of the City University of New York:

76%
First-year retention rate
50%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Sociology and Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
41.2
88.96
136.72
184.48
232.24
280

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
  • Women's Studies 1
  • Italian Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 84
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 154
  • Accounting 77
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 63
  • Communication, General 63
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 78
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 9
  • Information Science/Studies 6
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 58
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 17
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 7
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 6
  • History Teacher Education 6
  • Physics Teacher Education 2
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 36
  • Engineering, General 28
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 81
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 11
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Comparative Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 30
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 15
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 0
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 22
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 29
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Philosophy, Other 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 280
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 31
Social Sciences
  • Sociology and Anthropology 82
  • Economics, General 28
  • Political Science and Government, General 26
  • Geography 3
  • Sociology, General 0
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
  • Anthropology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 19
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
  • Music, General 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3

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