Nova Southeastern University
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How strong are the academics at Nova Southeastern University?

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

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
58%
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.

Nova Southeastern has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. 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
297
10-19
791
20-29
472
30-39
112
40-49
36
50-99
46

Honors Programs

Nova Southeastern 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 Nova Southeastern'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 Nova Southeastern University:

76%
First-year retention rate
58%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $54,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$54,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Public Health, General
Neuroscience
-5
74.2
153.4
232.6
311.8
391

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 249
  • Neuroscience 61
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 41
  • Vision Science/Physiological Optics 9
Business
  • Finance, General 42
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 33
  • Business Administration and Management, General 33
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 26
  • Accounting 15
  • Real Estate 1
  • Business/Commerce, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 25
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 23
  • Information Technology 17
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0
Education
  • Art Teacher Education 21
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 3
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Education, General 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
  • Computer Software Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Nutrition 17
  • Child Development 4
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 391
  • Public Health, General 64
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 34
  • Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist 22
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 10
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 7
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 7
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 7
  • Health and Wellness, General 1
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 26
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 13
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 18
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 52
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 12
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 92
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 2
  • Human Services, General 2
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 15
  • International Relations and Affairs 4
  • Sociology, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Music, General 2
  • Dance, General 0

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