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How strong are the academics at Kennesaw State University?

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

23:1
Student to faculty ratio
34
Average class size
24%
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.

Kennesaw State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 23:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
536
10-19
737
20-29
1,138
30-39
721
40-49
598
50-99
539
100+
154

Honors Programs

Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University:

77%
First-year retention rate
24%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $67,871. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$67,871
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
212.6
270.68
328.76
386.84
444.92
503

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 74
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 14
  • African Studies 11
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 272
  • Biochemistry 19
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 329
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 260
  • Accounting 187
  • Finance, General 182
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 41
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 32
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 28
  • Business/Managerial Economics 27
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 15
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 11
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 144
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 121
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 121
  • Journalism 47
  • Organizational Communication, General 45
  • Technical and Scientific Communication 8
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 261
  • Information Technology 125
  • Information Science/Studies 94
  • Human-Centered Technology Design 66
  • Computer Game Programming 44
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 41
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 192
  • History Teacher Education 40
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 28
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 27
  • Music Teacher Education 24
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 12
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
  • Educational/Instructional Technology 4
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 212
  • Construction Engineering 142
  • Civil Engineering, General 99
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 99
  • Computer Software Engineering 88
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 51
  • Computer Engineering, General 44
  • Systems Engineering 27
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 22
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 70
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 70
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 70
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 65
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 23
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 14
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 65
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 30
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 311
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 154
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 154
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 154
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 24
History
  • History, General 40
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 168
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 107
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 21
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 52
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 52
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 52
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 32
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 174
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 113
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 6
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 37
  • Physics, General 13
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 503
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 56
  • Human Services, General 56
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 56
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 74
  • Sociology, General 70
  • International Relations and Affairs 37
  • Anthropology, General 24
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 21
  • Geography 18
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 113
  • Digital Arts 81
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 43
  • Dance, General 25
  • Music Performance, General 20
  • Music, General 12
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
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