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How strong are the academics at St. John's University?

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

15:1
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.

St. John's University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

St. John's 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 St. John's University'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 St. John's University:

82%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $61,832. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$61,832
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Finance, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
103.6
132.88
162.16
191.44
220.72
250

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Comparative Group Studies 0
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 250
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 90
  • Toxicology 7
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 170
  • Finance, General 129
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 86
  • Accounting 77
  • Insurance 42
  • Business Statistics 19
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 17
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 14
  • Retail Management 11
  • Actuarial Science 10
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 90
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 27
  • Journalism 25
  • Advertising 15
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 27
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 73
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 34
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 75
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 16
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 13
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 12
  • Biology Teacher Education 6
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 32
  • Rhetoric and Composition 1
Foreign Languages
  • Italian Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 78
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 27
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 20
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 7
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 3
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
History
  • History, General 22
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 128
  • Securities Services Administration/Management 62
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 102
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 102
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 102
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other 5
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Financial Mathematics 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 16
  • Environmental Studies 5
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 90
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 15
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 17
  • Physics, General 6
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 165
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 44
  • Economics, General 17
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Anthropology, General 5
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 9
  • Illustration 6
  • Photography 4
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 4
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 3
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2

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