State University of New York College at Cortland
Academics

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

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

56%
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.

Honors Programs

State University of New York College at Cortland 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 Cortland'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 College at Cortland:

81%
First-year retention rate
56%
4-year grad rate
68%
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 College at Cortland's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Business/Managerial Economics
79.4
94.52
109.64
124.76
139.88
155

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 14
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Conservation Biology 3
Business
  • Business/Managerial Economics 92
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 48
  • Communication, General 48
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 155
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 150
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 88
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 41
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 16
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 15
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 14
  • Health Teacher Education 10
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 4
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 3
  • French Language Teacher Education 2
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 12
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 5
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 54
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 13
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 10
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 7
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 41
  • History, General 23
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 41
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
  • Mathematics, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 139
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 111
  • Physical Fitness Technician 19
  • Sports Studies 8
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 4
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 3
  • Outdoor Education 2
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
  • Sports Studies 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 84
  • Psychology, General 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 12
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 0
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 48
  • Sociology, General 22
  • Political Science and Government, General 19
  • Economics, General 7
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 6
  • Anthropology, General 5
  • International Relations and Affairs 4
  • Archeology 4
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Archeology 1
  • Geography 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 9
  • Musical Theatre 9
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 9
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0
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