Middle Tennessee State University
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How strong are the academics at Middle Tennessee State University?

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

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
36%
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.

Middle Tennessee 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
291
10-19
723
20-29
516
30-39
220
40-49
66
50-99
100
100+
20

Honors Programs

Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University:

79%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
54%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
158.4
207.12
255.84
304.56
353.28
402

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 57
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 21
  • Plant Sciences, General 19
  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 10
  • Zymology/Fermentation Science 7
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 199
  • Biochemistry 54
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 238
  • Accounting 128
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 124
  • Management Information Systems, General 90
  • Finance, General 85
  • Construction Management, General 62
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 49
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 41
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31
  • Actuarial Science 21
  • Business/Commerce, General 8
  • Risk Management 6
  • Business/Managerial Economics 5
Communication
  • Journalism 98
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 65
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 41
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 6
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 33
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 112
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 53
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22
  • Art Teacher Education 10
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 7
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 6
Engineering
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 52
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 49
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 49
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 49
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 29
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 21
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 96
  • Writing, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family Resource Management Studies, General 54
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 43
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 26
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 41
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 86
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 58
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 24
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 2
History
  • History, General 49
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 134
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13
  • Forensic Science and Technology 13
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 106
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 21
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 402
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 61
  • Data Science, General 21
  • International/Globalization Studies 9
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 137
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 64
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 16
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 8
  • Philosophy 7
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 22
  • Chemistry, General 13
  • Physics, General 11
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 277
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology 30
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 42
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 82
  • Anthropology, General 27
  • International Relations and Affairs 21
  • Sociology, General 20
  • Economics, General 16
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 388
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Management 136
  • Music Technology 132
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 114
  • Art/Art Studies, General 109
  • Music, General 40
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 26
  • Dance, General 11
  • Interior Design 11
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 7
  • Photography 2
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