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How strong are the academics at Quinnipiac University?

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

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
73%
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.

Quinnipiac has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. 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
258
10-19
578
20-29
341
30-39
267
40-49
39
50-99
29
100+
1

Honors Programs

Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac'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 Quinnipiac University:

87%
First-year retention rate
73%
4-year grad rate
77%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $53,561. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$53,561
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Psychology, General
38.2
87.16
136.12
185.08
234.04
283

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 16
  • Biochemistry 8
  • Microbiology and Immunology 3
Business
  • Finance, General 101
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 80
  • Business Administration and Management, General 64
  • Accounting 32
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 19
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 16
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
  • Finance, General 4
  • Accounting 3
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 44
  • Journalism 34
  • Public Relations/Image Management 24
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 13
  • Public Relations/Image Management 3
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
  • Journalism 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 26
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 18
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 5
  • Computer Science 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 21
  • Civil Engineering, General 16
  • Industrial Engineering 10
  • Computer Software Engineering 7
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 12
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 283
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 278
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 28
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 17
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10
  • Medical/Health Humanities 2
History
  • History, General 9
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 36
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 24
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 24
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 24
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 2
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 2
  • Legal Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 33
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 33
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 33
  • Business Analytics 16
  • Business Analytics 5
  • Data Science, General 3
  • Gerontology 3
  • Data Science, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 2
  • Environmental Studies 1
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 79
  • Behavioral Neuroscience 17
  • Behavioral Neuroscience 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 31
  • Sociology, General 17
  • Economics, General 17
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 53
  • Graphic Design 23
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 11
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 1
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
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