Dordt University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Dordt University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
70%
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.
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 Dordt University:
83%
First-year retention rate
70%
4-year grad rate
75%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $43,406. This is less than the national average of $48,300.
$43,406
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Dordt University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Social Work
Mechanical Engineering
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
14
16.4
18.8
21.2
23.6
26
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 15
- Animal Sciences, General 5
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 4
- Agriculture, General 4
- Agriculture, General 4
- Plant Sciences, General 1
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 0
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 0
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician 0
- Agricultural Production Operations, General 0
- International Agriculture 0
- Animal Sciences, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
- Epidemiology 1
- Biotechnology 0
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 14
- Accounting 10
- Finance, General 10
- Business/Commerce, General 8
- Business Administration and Management, General 5
- Construction Management, General 3
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
- Actuarial Science 2
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other 1
- Office Management and Supervision 0
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other 0
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
- Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 7
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
- Journalism 2
- Public Relations/Image Management 1
- Health Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
- Information Science/Studies 0
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 22
- Secondary Education and Teaching 15
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 9
- Education, General 0
- Special Education and Teaching, General 0
- Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
- Art Teacher Education 0
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
- Music Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
- Teacher Assistant/Aide 0
- Education, Other 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 16
- Civil Engineering, General 14
- Engineering Science 7
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3
- Engineering, General 2
- Chemical Engineering 1
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 0
- Computer Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- Writing, General 2
- General Literature 1
- English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 0
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
- History, General 4
- American History (United States) 0
- History, Other 0
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 0
- Applied Mathematics, General 0
- Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Data Science, General 4
- Mathematics and Computer Science 0
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 4
- Environmental Science 2
- Environmental Studies 0
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 16
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 3
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
- Physics, General 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 17
- Community Organization and Advocacy 1
- Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 2
- Economics, General 0
- Social Sciences, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
- Missions/Missionary Studies 3
- Youth Ministry 1
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 1
- Bible/Biblical Studies 0
- Theology/Theological Studies 0
- Lay Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Graphic Design 4
- Acting 3
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
- Art/Art Studies, General 1
- Music, General 1
- Commercial and Advertising Art 0
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
- Music Performance, General 0
- Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
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