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How strong are the academics at Cumberland 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

Cumberland 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 Cumberland'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 Cumberland University:

62%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Accounting
Psychology, General
13
22.6
32.2
41.8
51.4
61

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 44
  • Accounting 22
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Management Science 6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 12
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Education, General 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 61
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 5
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History
  • History, General 6
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 16
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 12
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 27
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 16
  • Sports Studies 0
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
  • Music Pedagogy 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music, General 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0

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