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

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

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
36%
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.

SUNY Canton has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. 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
99
10-19
178
20-29
223
30-39
102
40-49
11
50-99
2

Honors Programs

State University of New York at Canton 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 Canton'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 Canton:

69%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
41%
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 Canton's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Applied Psychology
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Finance, General
21.6
29.28
36.96
44.64
52.32
60

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 20
  • Veterinary Office Management/Administration 7
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 1
Business
  • Finance, General 28
  • Business Administration and Management, General 25
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 7
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 60
  • Computer Game Programming 25
  • Information Technology 9
Culinary
  • Funeral Direction/Service 23
Engineering
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 10
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 7
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 1
  • Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care and Support Services Management 8
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 58
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 28
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 14
Homeland Security
  • Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing 24
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 13
  • Homeland Security 12
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 7
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 32
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Psychology
  • Applied Psychology 59
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 24
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 10
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