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How strong are the academics at Nazareth University?

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

16
Average class size
63%
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.

Class Sizes
2-9
157
10-19
282
20-29
125
30-39
49

Honors Programs

Nazareth 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 Nazareth'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 Nazareth University:

85%
First-year retention rate
63%
4-year grad rate
73%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Psychology, General
Social Work
Organizational Leadership
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
23
26.6
30.2
33.8
37.4
41

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 18
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
  • Biochemistry 3
  • Toxicology 3
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business
  • Organizational Leadership 28
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Accounting 7
  • Finance, General 3
  • Accounting and Finance 2
  • Finance, General 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 9
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 0
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 21
  • Music Teacher Education 18
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education 0
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 5
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Italian Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
  • Chinese Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 41
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 26
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 17
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 15
  • Public Health, Other 13
  • Public Health, Other 6
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 5
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 2
History
  • History, General 11
  • Public/Applied History 2
  • Public/Applied History 1
  • History, General 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other 8
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Human Computer Interaction 3
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 37
  • Psychology, General 7
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 32
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 2
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Social Sciences, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Anthropology, General 0
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 24
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
  • Music, General 7
  • Dance, General 5
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 5
  • Music Theory and Composition 4
  • Dance, General 4
  • Music Management 3
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 3
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 2
  • Acting 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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