Syracuse University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Syracuse University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
72%
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.
Syracuse 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
Syracuse 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 Syracuse'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 Syracuse University:
90%
First-year retention rate
72%
4-year grad rate
84%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $68,609. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$68,609
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Syracuse University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Finance, General
Information Science/Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
104.8
127.84
150.88
173.92
196.96
220
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 121
- Interior Architecture 23
- Architectural History and Criticism, General 1
Area
- Women's Studies 5
- Women's Studies 5
- African-American/Black Studies 2
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
- Russian Studies 0
- Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 108
- Neuroscience 47
- Biochemistry 16
- Biotechnology 14
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
- Biophysics 0
- Neuroscience 0
Business
- Finance, General 162
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 124
- Finance, General 52
- Accounting 45
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 42
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 36
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 31
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 27
- Real Estate 26
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 23
- Accounting 21
- Business Administration and Management, General 21
- Real Estate 17
- Business Administration and Management, General 16
- Organizational Leadership 7
- Knowledge Management 1
Communication
- Radio and Television 98
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 95
- Advertising 83
- Public Relations/Image Management 83
- Broadcast Journalism 80
- Journalism, Other 39
- Public Relations/Image Management 32
- Advertising 30
- Photojournalism 12
- Radio and Television 11
- Journalism, Other 10
- Broadcast Journalism 9
- Journalism 2
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 12
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Information Science/Studies 151
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 82
- Information Science/Studies 21
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 6
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
- Education, General 27
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 24
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 7
- Music Teacher Education 4
- Art Teacher Education 4
- Social Studies Teacher Education 3
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
- Mathematics Teacher Education 1
- Earth Science Teacher Education 0
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- Social Studies Teacher Education 0
- Mathematics Teacher Education 0
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
- Art Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 56
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 39
- Civil Engineering, General 34
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 27
- Computer Engineering, General 20
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 19
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 19
- Chemical Engineering 9
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 28
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other 16
- Creative Writing 7
- English Language and Literature, General 5
- Creative Writing 3
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 31
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 15
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 13
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 10
- Human Nutrition 10
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 7
- Linguistics 3
- Italian Language and Literature 2
- Linguistics 2
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- Italian Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Public Health, General 49
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 20
History
- History, General 29
- History, General 15
Homeland Security
- Forensic Science and Technology 59
- Forensic Science and Technology 0
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 11
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 15
- Mathematics, General 14
- Applied Mathematics, General 11
- Statistics, General 2
- Statistics, General 1
- Applied Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business Analytics 61
- Data Analytics, Other 42
- Business Analytics 34
- Nutrition Sciences 4
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 3
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 2
- Systems Science and Theory 0
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 47
- Environmental Studies 0
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 96
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 51
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 11
- Philosophy 9
- Religion/Religious Studies 4
- Religion/Religious Studies 2
- Ethics 2
- Ethics 0
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 14
- Geology/Earth Science, General 12
- Physics, General 10
- Physics, General 2
Psychology
- Psychology, General 220
- Psychology, General 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Public Administration 55
- Social Work 15
- Human Services, General 15
- Human Services, General 15
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 15
- Public Administration 10
- Human Services, General 0
- Human Services, General 0
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 0
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 134
- Economics, General 115
- International Relations and Affairs 75
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 61
- Sociology, General 33
- Economics, General 30
- Political Science and Government, General 25
- Geography 20
- Anthropology, General 16
- Sociology, General 11
- International Relations and Affairs 10
- Anthropology, General 9
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 6
- Geography 5
Visual And Performing Arts
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 43
- Music Management 33
- Design and Visual Communications, General 27
- Acting 24
- Fashion/Apparel Design 24
- Musical Theatre 20
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 20
- Industrial and Product Design 17
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 14
- Commercial and Advertising Art 12
- Photography 12
- Illustration 10
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 8
- Music Technology 7
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 4
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 2
- Music, General 2
- Voice and Opera 1
- Music Performance, General 1
- Music, General 1
- Music Theory and Composition 1
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
- Jewelry Arts 0
- Printmaking 0
- Keyboard Instruments 0
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
- Painting 0
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 0
- Sculpture 0
- Stringed Instruments 0
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