The University of Texas at Arlington
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How strong are the academics at The University of Texas at Arlington?

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

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

The University of Texas at Arlington 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 UT Arlington'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 The University of Texas at Arlington:

69%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Banking and Financial Support Services
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Public Health, General
-246
333.6
913.2
1492.8
2072.4
2652

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 96
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 254
  • Microbiology, General 27
  • Biochemistry 18
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 305
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 257
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 234
  • Accounting 129
  • Management Information Systems, General 44
  • Business/Managerial Economics 34
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 27
  • Real Estate 15
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 12
  • Business Statistics 2
Communication
  • Communication, General 218
  • Communication and Media Studies 218
  • Organizational Communication, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 193
  • Computer Science 170
Education
  • Education, General 136
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 128
  • Civil Engineering, General 91
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 66
  • Construction Engineering 65
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 61
  • Computer Software Engineering 47
  • Computer Engineering, General 33
  • Industrial Engineering 33
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 30
  • Architectural Engineering 28
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 66
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 14
  • Spanish Language and Literature 14
  • Language Interpretation and Translation 11
  • French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 2652
  • Public Health, General 237
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 10
History
  • History, General 81
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 142
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 224
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 38
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 23
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
  • Data Science, General 4
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 14
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 169
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 16
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 32
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 17
  • Chemistry, General 12
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 221
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 182
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 53
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 24
  • Sociology, General 20
  • Anthropology, General 12
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 81
  • Art/Art Studies, General 48
  • Music, General 40
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 38
  • Interior Design 16
  • Music Management 13
  • Music Performance, General 11
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 9

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