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How strong are the academics at Manchester University?

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

13:1
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.

Manchester has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Manchester 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 Manchester'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 Manchester University:

72%
First-year retention rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $31,385. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$31,385
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
8.2
11.56
14.92
18.28
21.64
25

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
  • Accounting 6
  • Accounting 5
  • Finance, General 3
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 3
  • Finance, General 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Management Science 0
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Health Communication 0
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Education, General 8
  • Education, General 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 4
  • Engineering, General 1
  • Engineering, General 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 15
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 12
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • International Public Health/International Health 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 25
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 7
  • Transpersonal/Spiritual Psychology 4
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3
  • Transpersonal/Spiritual Psychology 2
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 7
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 8
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Criminology 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 5
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Digital Arts 2
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