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How strong are the academics at Muhlenberg College?

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

8:1
Student to faculty ratio
15
Average class size
70%
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.

Muhlenberg has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. 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
105
10-19
257
20-29
104
30-39
1
40-49
1

Honors Programs

Muhlenberg College 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 Muhlenberg'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 Muhlenberg College:

89%
First-year retention rate
70%
4-year grad rate
80%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $44,276. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$44,276
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
22.2
31.56
40.92
50.28
59.64
69

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • French Studies 2
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
  • Russian Studies 1
  • French Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
  • Neuroscience 21
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 60
  • Finance, General 28
  • Finance, General 16
  • Accounting 15
  • Business Administration and Management, General 11
  • Accounting 6
  • Management Information Systems, General 3
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 30
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 20
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 15
  • Computer Science 4
Education
  • Education, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
  • Creative Writing 4
  • Creative Writing 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health, General 16
  • Public Health, General 3
History
  • History, General 12
  • History, General 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sustainability Studies 4
  • Sustainability Studies 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 11
  • Environmental Science 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 6
  • Philosophy 3
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies 3
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 64
  • Psychology, General 12
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • Economics, General 8
  • International Relations and Affairs 7
  • Anthropology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Economics, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, Other 2
  • Political Economy 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, Other 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 69
  • Music, General 10
  • Dance, General 10
  • Dance, General 10
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
  • Music, General 5
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 5
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
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