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How strong are the academics at Manchester 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

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:

60%
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:

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
9.8
12.44
15.08
17.72
20.36
23

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Accounting 10
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 3
  • Finance, General 2
  • Management Science 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
  • Health Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 0
Education
  • Education, General 10
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 5
  • Engineering, General 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 23
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 9
  • International Public Health/International Health 2
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Applied Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 7
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 16
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 15
  • Transpersonal/Spiritual Psychology 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 7
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 5
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Economics, General 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music, General 3
  • Digital Arts 2

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