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How strong are the academics at Savannah State University?

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

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.

Honors Programs

Savannah 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 Savannah 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 Savannah State University:

62%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Journalism
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
12
22.8
33.6
44.4
55.2
66

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 59
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 18
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 66
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
  • Accounting 14
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
Communication
  • Journalism 30
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 18
Education
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 10
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 21
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 11
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 5
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 29
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 17
  • Forensic Science and Technology 15
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 15
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 15
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 15
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Psychology
  • Developmental and Child Psychology 15
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 17
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 9

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