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How strong are the academics at Marian 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

Marian 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 Marian'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 Marian University:

68%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Psychology, General
Social Work
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
17.4
20.52
23.64
26.76
29.88
33

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 19
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 8
  • Accounting 7
  • Marketing, Other 1
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
  • Risk Management 0
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Construction Management, General 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Journalism 0
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
  • Communication, General 0
  • Organizational Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 13
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 3
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Education, Other 1
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • Writing, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 20
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 10
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 5
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 0
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
  • Forensic Science and Technology 6
  • Homeland Security 2
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 0
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 10
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 10
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 24
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 21
  • Human Services, General 0
  • Human Services, General 0
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Music Management 0
  • Music, Other 0

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