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How strong are the academics at Piedmont University?

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

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
15
Average class size
29%
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.

Piedmont has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. 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
110
10-19
104
20-29
87
30-39
12
40-49
4

Honors Programs

Piedmont 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 Piedmont'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 Piedmont University:

77%
First-year retention rate
29%
4-year grad rate
40%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
0
14.4
28.8
43.2
57.6
72

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
  • Neuroscience 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 19
  • Accounting 5
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 5
  • Finance, General 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 3
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
  • Digital Marketing 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
  • Sports Communication 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 28
  • Education, General 5
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • History Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 2
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
  • Engineering Science 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
  • Creative Writing 0
  • General Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 72
  • Health and Wellness, General 7
  • Health Services Administration 4
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 1
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 12
  • Forensic Science and Technology 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 4
  • Natural Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 3
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 7
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Sociology and Anthropology 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 1
  • Music, General 0
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0
  • Musical Theatre 0

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