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How strong are the academics at Taylor University?

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

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
66%
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.

Taylor has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. 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
108
10-19
164
20-29
114
30-39
35
40-49
17
50-99
23

Honors Programs

Taylor 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 Taylor'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 Taylor University:

89%
First-year retention rate
66%
4-year grad rate
73%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $47,311. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$47,311
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Elementary Education and Teaching
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Public Relations/Image Management
13.6
18.88
24.16
29.44
34.72
40

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 15
  • Physiology, General 9
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 2
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 19
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Business Administration and Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 7
  • Accounting 6
  • Accounting 1
  • Finance, General 1
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 18
  • Communication and Media Studies 5
  • Communication, General 5
  • Journalism, Other 4
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 12
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 40
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 5
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
  • Education, General 4
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 9
  • Computer Engineering, General 1
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 7
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 6
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Behavioral Aspects of Health 1
History
  • History, General 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
  • Sustainability Studies 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
  • Chemistry, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 26
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 14
Social Sciences
  • International Relations and Affairs 7
  • American Government and Politics (United States) 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Sociology and Anthropology 1
  • Sociology and Anthropology 1
  • American Government and Politics (United States) 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 11
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 3
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 3
  • Youth Ministry 2
  • Religious Education 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 16
  • Graphic Design 10
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Illustration 2
  • Musical Theatre 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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