Elon University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Elon University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
80%
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.
Honors Programs
Elon 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 Elon'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 Elon University:
80%
4-year grad rate
84%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $60,815. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$60,815
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Elon University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Finance, General
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Psychology, General
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
47.6
64.88
82.16
99.44
116.72
134
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 62
- Biochemistry 17
Business
- Finance, General 134
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 117
- Management Science 43
- Accounting 39
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 32
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 26
- Project Management 24
- Management Science 17
- Finance, General 15
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 7
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5
- Project Management 5
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 3
- Accounting 3
- Business Administration and Management, General 3
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Communication
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 117
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 62
- Radio and Television 48
- Journalism 42
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications 19
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 18
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 14
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 7
- Journalism 3
- Radio and Television 2
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
- Communication, General 0
- Communication and Media Studies 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician 26
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 43
- Computer Science 4
- Information Science/Studies 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 38
- Special Education and Teaching, General 12
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
- Health Teacher Education 1
- Social Science Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Music Teacher Education 0
- Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
- Engineering, General 21
- Computer Engineering, General 2
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 2
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 0
- Chemical Engineering 0
- Engineering Chemistry 0
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 21
- English Language and Literature, General 4
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 3
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 2
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 7
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
- French Language and Literature 2
- Spanish Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Public Health Education and Promotion 34
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 14
- Public Health Education and Promotion 5
History
- History, General 12
- History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
- Statistics, General 8
- Mathematics, General 7
- Applied Mathematics, General 5
- Statistics, General 2
- Applied Mathematics, General 2
- Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- International/Globalization Studies 13
- International/Globalization Studies 4
- Data Analytics, General 2
- Data Analytics, General 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 13
- Environmental Studies 5
- Environmental Science 2
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 51
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 50
- Outdoor Education 8
- Outdoor Education 3
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
- Philosophy 3
- Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 4
- Physics, General 1
- Physics, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 92
- Psychology, General 8
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Human Services, General 17
- Human Services, General 17
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 17
- Human Services, General 5
- Human Services, General 5
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 5
- Public Policy Analysis, General 0
- Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 55
- Economics, General 21
- Political Science and Government, General 15
- Economics, General 9
- Sociology, General 6
- Anthropology, General 4
- Anthropology, General 1
- Sociology, General 1
- International Economics 0
- International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Dance, General 17
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 15
- Musical Theatre 13
- Acting 11
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 6
- Art/Art Studies, General 5
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 4
- Music, Other 4
- Art/Art Studies, General 2
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
- Music Performance, General 1
- Music, Other 1
- Music Technology 0
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism 0
- Music, General 0
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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