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How strong are the academics at Franklin Pierce University?

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

13:1
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.

Franklin Pierce has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce'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 Franklin Pierce University:

73%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Psychology, General
12.2
20.36
28.52
36.68
44.84
53

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 19
  • Accounting and Finance 18
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
Communication
  • Communication, General 8
  • Communication and Media Studies 8
  • Sports Communication 6
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 10
  • Education, General 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 53
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 53
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 53
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 14
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 4
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 17
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 13
  • Environmental Studies 5
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 21
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 19
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 5
  • Human Services, General 5
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Anthropology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 2
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