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How strong are the academics at Henderson State 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

Henderson State 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 Henderson State'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 Henderson State University:

60%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Business/Commerce, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
General Studies
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Psychology, General
28.6
32.68
36.76
40.84
44.92
49

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 49
  • Accounting 14
Communication
  • Communication, General 7
  • Communication and Media Studies 7
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
  • Journalism 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 31
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 22
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 14
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • Social Science Teacher Education 4
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 5
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 13
  • Child Development 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 41
  • Public Health, Other 22
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 3
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 2
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 11
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 38
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 24
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 32
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 8
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Geography 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 34
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 15
  • Art/Art Studies, General 13
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Music, General 3

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