State University of New York at Plattsburgh
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How strong are the academics at State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size

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.

SUNY Plattsburgh 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
143
10-19
260
20-29
313
30-39
225
40-49
75
50-99
22
100+
1

Honors Programs

State University of New York at Plattsburgh 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 SUNY Plattsburgh'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 State University of New York at Plattsburgh:

73%
First-year retention rate
65%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Accounting
Psychology, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
43
57.4
71.8
86.2
100.6
115

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 35
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Ecology 5
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Accounting 115
  • Business Administration and Management, General 55
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
  • Finance, General 20
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 17
  • Management Information Systems, General 11
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 8
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 19
  • Radio and Television 16
  • Broadcast Journalism 13
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 12
  • Public Relations/Image Management 9
  • Journalism 3
  • International and Intercultural Communication 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 21
  • Information Technology 7
  • Artificial Intelligence 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 59
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 9
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 17
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 56
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 25
  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 10
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 9
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 1
History
  • History, General 19
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 45
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 13
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 3
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 3
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 19
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Environmental Geosciences 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 13
  • Environmental Studies 9
  • Land Use Planning and Management/Development 0
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 9
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 77
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 25
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 4
  • Anthropology, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 8
  • Music Management 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Music, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1

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