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How strong are the academics at Henderson State University?

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

17:1
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.

Henderson State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

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:

59%
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
Psychology, General
Public Health, Other
General Studies
23.2
28.96
34.72
40.48
46.24
52

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 52
  • Accounting 11
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 3
  • Communication, General 3
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 28
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 9
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
  • Social Science Teacher Education 6
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 8
  • Computer Engineering, General 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 4
  • Child Development 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 52
  • Public Health, Other 29
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 28
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 0
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 17
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 30
  • Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
  • Social Work 1
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Geography 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 26
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 10
  • Music Performance, General 9
  • Music, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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