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How strong are the academics at Franklin Pierce 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

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:

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
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Business Administration and Management, General
24
30
36
42
48
54

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Accounting and Finance 13
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 13
  • Communication, General 13
  • Sports Communication 1
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Education
  • Education, General 17
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 54
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 54
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 54
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 15
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 6
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3
History
  • History, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 32
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 12
  • Environmental Studies 3
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 22
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 2

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