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How strong are the academics at Texas Christian University?

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

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
74%
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.

TCU 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
278
10-19
640
20-29
613
30-39
480
40-49
99
50-99
88
100+
29

Honors Programs

Texas Christian 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 TCU'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 Texas Christian University:

94%
First-year retention rate
74%
4-year grad rate
86%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $65,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$65,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Finance, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
119.2
134.56
149.92
165.28
180.64
196

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 4
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 3
  • Ethnic Studies 3
  • Women's Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 83
  • Neuroscience 20
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Biophysics 2
Business
  • Finance, General 196
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 132
  • Real Estate 82
  • Accounting 78
  • Fashion Merchandising 58
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 53
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 48
  • Business Administration and Management, General 31
  • Actuarial Science 15
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 140
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 140
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 102
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 36
  • Journalism 34
  • Communication and Media Studies 9
  • Communication, General 9
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 43
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 26
  • Information Technology 2
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 51
  • Music Teacher Education 25
  • Education, General 8
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 4
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 51
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 18
  • Writing, General 9
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 11
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 169
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 32
  • Movement Therapy and Movement Education 32
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 14
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 14
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 14
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 5
History
  • History, General 19
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 68
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 39
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 13
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 34
  • Nutrition Sciences 20
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 7
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 9
  • Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 4
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 2
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 114
  • Developmental and Child Psychology 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 13
  • Youth Services/Administration 11
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 107
  • Political Science and Government, General 75
  • Sociology, General 15
  • Geography 7
  • International Economics 4
  • International Relations and Affairs 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 16
  • Interior Design 15
  • Ballet 13
  • Acting 13
  • Music, General 13
  • Musical Theatre 11
  • Dance, General 6
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Music Performance, General 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Painting 4
  • Keyboard Instruments 4
  • Stringed Instruments 4
  • Voice and Opera 3
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 2
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Sculpture 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Printmaking 0

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