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.

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

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:

79%
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
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Mass Communication/Media Studies
69
102.6
136.2
169.8
203.4
237

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 46
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 27
  • Agriculture, General 27
  • Agriculture, General 27
  • Animal Sciences, Other 7
  • Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Landscape Architecture 8
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 94
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 88
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 43
  • Transportation/Mobility Management 34
  • Information Resources Management 25
  • Accounting 21
  • Finance, General 18
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 97
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
  • Health Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 72
  • Computer Science 64
  • Computer Graphics 1
  • Informatics 0
Education
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 16
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 15
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 1
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 79
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 44
  • Civil Engineering, General 37
  • Chemical Engineering 32
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 31
  • Industrial Engineering 30
  • Computer Engineering, General 27
  • Architectural Engineering 23
  • Agricultural Engineering 8
  • Surveying Engineering 6
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 23
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 19
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 11
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 5
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 16
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 15
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 11
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 17
  • Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 12
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 101
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 237
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 8
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 125
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 13
  • Physics, General 8
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 162
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 45
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 30
  • Economics, General 19
  • Sociology, General 18
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 33
  • Graphic Design 19
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13
  • Music, General 3

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