North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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How strong are the academics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University?

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

20:1
Student to faculty ratio

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.

NC A&T has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical 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 NC A&T'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 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University:

80%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
91.2
111.36
131.52
151.68
171.84
192

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 52
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 25
  • Agriculture, General 25
  • Agriculture, General 25
  • Animal Sciences, Other 8
  • Animal Sciences, Other 3
  • Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Landscape Architecture 10
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 124
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 93
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 69
  • Information Resources Management 35
  • Finance, General 35
  • Accounting 22
  • Transportation/Mobility Management 20
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Information Resources Management 1
  • Transportation/Mobility Management 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 108
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 26
  • Health Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 80
  • Computer Science 49
  • Computer Graphics 22
  • Computer Graphics 1
  • Computer Science 1
  • Information Technology 1
  • Informatics 0
Education
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 23
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 17
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 4
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 80
  • Civil Engineering, General 42
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 40
  • Architectural Engineering 39
  • Industrial Engineering 37
  • Computer Engineering, General 36
  • Chemical Engineering 32
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 28
  • Agricultural Engineering 8
  • Surveying Engineering 7
  • Civil Engineering, General 3
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2
  • Agricultural Engineering 1
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
  • Mechanical Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 18
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 17
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 17
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 12
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 1
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 28
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 20
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 8
  • Child Development 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 68
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 40
  • Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 4
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 0
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 133
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 192
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
  • Mathematics, General 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 105
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 20
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 6
  • Physics, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 173
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 48
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 30
  • Sociology, General 26
  • Economics, General 19
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 28
  • Graphic Design 15
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Music, General 8
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