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How strong are the academics at Georgia Southern University?

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

31
Average class size
34%
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.

Class Sizes
2-9
221
10-19
475
20-29
690
30-39
429
40-49
213
50-99
181
100+
75

Honors Programs

Georgia Southern 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 Georgia Southern'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 Georgia Southern University:

77%
First-year retention rate
34%
4-year grad rate
53%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Georgia Southern 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
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Business Administration and Management, General
156.6
193.08
229.56
266.04
302.52
339

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 186
  • Biochemistry 20
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 210
  • Business Administration and Management, General 187
  • Finance, General 107
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 81
  • Accounting 72
  • Management Information Systems, General 29
  • Business/Managerial Economics 19
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 8
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 53
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 37
  • Journalism 18
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 93
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 75
  • Information Technology 15
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 141
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 40
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 28
  • Music Teacher Education 9
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 8
  • Art Teacher Education 3
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 151
  • Civil Engineering, General 59
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 55
  • Computer Engineering, General 28
  • Manufacturing Engineering 15
  • Construction Engineering 9
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 118
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 0
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Rhetoric and Composition 40
  • English Language and Literature, General 31
  • Writing, General 21
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 57
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 53
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 12
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 24
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 339
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 70
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 47
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 47
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 47
  • Public Health, General 40
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 32
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 26
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 12
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 11
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 3
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 0
History
  • History, General 23
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 0
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 133
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 13
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 201
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 59
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 23
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 14
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 32
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 13
  • Physics, General 8
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 271
  • Experimental Psychology 0
  • Applied Psychology 0
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 154
  • Political Science and Government, General 44
  • Sociology, General 29
  • Anthropology, General 10
  • International Relations and Affairs 9
  • Geography 4
  • Economics, General 0
  • Development Economics and International Development 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 34
  • Interior Design 33
  • Art/Art Studies, General 30
  • Music, General 12
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Music Performance, General 0

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