Eastern Michigan University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Eastern Michigan University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
24%
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.
Eastern Michigan has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
317
10-19
495
20-29
726
30-39
321
40-49
48
50-99
42
100+
1
Honors Programs
Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan'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 Eastern Michigan University:
69%
First-year retention rate
24%
4-year grad rate
46%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Eastern Michigan University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Work
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
30.2
85.16
140.12
195.08
250.04
305
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Zymology/Fermentation Science 1
- Zymology/Fermentation Science 0
Architecture And Related Services
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 9
Area
- Women's Studies 3
- African-American/Black Studies 3
- African-American/Black Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 70
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 23
- Neuroscience 15
- Biochemistry 14
- Toxicology 0
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 76
- Business Administration and Management, General 57
- Accounting 51
- Finance, General 45
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 39
- Business/Commerce, General 28
- Management Information Systems, General 20
- Construction Management, General 19
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 12
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 9
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 7
- Fashion Merchandising 5
- Business Administration and Management, General 4
- Actuarial Science 3
- Accounting and Related Services, Other 2
- Business/Managerial Economics 1
- Business/Commerce, General 1
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
- Finance, General 1
- Taxation 1
- Office Management and Supervision 0
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 59
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 27
- Journalism 14
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
- Public Relations/Image Management 3
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
- Public Relations/Image Management 1
- Journalism 1
- Political Communication 0
- Organizational Communication, General 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Communications Technology/Technician 7
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 67
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 55
- Information Technology 6
- Computer Science 2
- Computer Game Programming 0
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
- Education, General 52
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 41
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 40
- Social Studies Teacher Education 37
- Elementary Education and Teaching 22
- Mathematics Teacher Education 18
- Music Teacher Education 12
- Art Teacher Education 12
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 11
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 11
- Reading Teacher Education 10
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 5
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
- Biology Teacher Education 3
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 3
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2
- French Language Teacher Education 2
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
- Education, General 1
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- History Teacher Education 0
- German Language Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Computer Teacher Education 0
- Social Science Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education 0
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments 0
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 34
- Electrical and Computer Engineering 24
- Electrical and Computer Engineering 1
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering/Industrial Management 33
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 18
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 8
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 7
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 0
- Packaging Science 0
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 0
- Industrial Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 13
- Creative Writing 3
- Children's and Adolescent Literature 2
- Children's and Adolescent Literature 2
- English Language and Literature, General 1
- General Literature 0
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
- Writing, General 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Early Childhood and Family Studies 10
- Child Development 0
Foreign Languages
- Japanese Language and Literature 5
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- Linguistics 1
- Spanish Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- American Sign Language (ASL) 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 305
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 36
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 25
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 20
- Public Health, General 15
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 13
- Music Therapy/Therapist 12
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist 10
- Athletic Training/Trainer 3
- Orthotist/Prosthetist 2
- Dietetics/Dietitian 1
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine 0
History
- History, General 18
- History, General 2
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 10
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 9
- Statistics, General 3
- Statistics, General 1
- Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 137
- Data Science, General 4
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
- Science, Technology and Society 0
- Biological and Physical Sciences 0
- Computational Science 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 26
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 0
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 34
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 3
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 3
- Philosophy 2
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 13
- Geology/Earth Science, General 9
- Physics, General 7
- Chemistry, General 1
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 139
- Psychology, General 6
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 103
- Public Administration 6
Social Sciences
- Criminology 54
- Political Science and Government, General 30
- Anthropology, General 10
- Sociology, General 10
- International Relations and Affairs 5
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 4
- Economics, General 4
- Economics, General 4
- Geography 3
- Criminology 2
- Political Science and Government, General 1
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 0
- Social Sciences, General 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 25
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 10
Visual And Performing Arts
- Game and Interactive Media Design 35
- Art/Art Studies, General 32
- Interior Design 13
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
- Music Performance, General 6
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 5
- Music, General 4
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Dance, General 1
- Musical Theatre 0
- Directing and Theatrical Production 0
- Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
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