Northeastern State University
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How strong are the academics at Northeastern State University?

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

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
22%
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.

Northeastern State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. 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
366
10-19
382
20-29
378
30-39
136
40-49
54
50-99
31

Honors Programs

Northeastern 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 Northeastern 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 Northeastern State University:

61%
First-year retention rate
22%
4-year grad rate
35%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $45,757. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$45,757
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
General Studies
Elementary Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
38.2
61.96
85.72
109.48
133.24
157

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American Indian/Native American Studies 2
  • Area Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 28
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 62
  • Accounting 48
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 29
  • Operations Management and Supervision 21
  • Finance, General 16
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management 6
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 3
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Journalism 14
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 37
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 8
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 64
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 28
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 10
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 7
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Indian/Native American Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Safety Technology/Technician 17
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • Creative Writing 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 58
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 21
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 19
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 19
  • Health Services Administration 18
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 4
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 19
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 56
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 17
  • Homeland Security 7
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 12
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 12
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 12
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 86
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 35
  • Geography and Environmental Studies 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 52
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 16
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 157
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 24
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Sociology, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music, General 0
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