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.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
55%
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 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

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
55%
4-year grad rate
63%
6-year grad rate

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
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Psychology, General
60.8
130.64
200.48
270.32
340.16
410

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 259
  • Vision Science/Physiological Optics 184
  • Neuroscience 75
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 39
Business
  • Finance, General 41
  • Business Administration and Management, General 37
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 36
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 32
  • Accounting 25
  • Real Estate 5
  • Business/Commerce, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 24
  • Information Technology 15
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 39
  • Art Teacher Education 15
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 6
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
  • Biology Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 9
  • Computer Software Engineering 0
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Nutrition 23
  • Child Development 9
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 410
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 147
  • Public Health, General 66
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 32
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 28
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 18
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 9
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 9
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 9
  • Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist 9
  • Health and Wellness, General 5
  • Medical Informatics 2
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 1
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 26
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 19
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5
  • Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 25
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 9
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 9
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 9
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 14
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 50
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 15
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 10
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 119
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 4
  • Human Services, General 4
  • Human Services, General 4
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 5
  • International Relations and Affairs 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Dance, General 4
  • Music, General 1
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