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.

23:1
Student to faculty ratio

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.

UT Arlington has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 23:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

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:

73%
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
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
-202.6
330.92
864.44
1397.96
1931.48
2465

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 97
  • Sustainable Design/Architecture 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 245
  • Microbiology, General 22
  • Biochemistry 15
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 336
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 242
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 220
  • Accounting 116
  • Management Information Systems, General 61
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 30
  • Real Estate 27
  • Business/Managerial Economics 21
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 9
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 183
  • Communication, General 183
  • Organizational Communication, General 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 193
  • Computer Science 173
Education
  • Education, General 121
Engineering
  • Civil Engineering, General 114
  • Construction Engineering 110
  • Mechanical Engineering 101
  • Computer Software Engineering 56
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 54
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 50
  • Industrial Engineering 48
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 45
  • Computer Engineering, General 45
  • Architectural Engineering 25
  • Energy Systems Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 46
Foreign Languages
  • Linguistics 16
  • Language Interpretation and Translation 13
  • Spanish Language and Literature 8
  • French Language and Literature 3
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 2465
  • Public Health, General 211
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 5
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3
History
  • History, General 60
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 147
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 237
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 36
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 20
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
  • Data Science, General 8
  • Business Analytics 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 11
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 194
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 15
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 19
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 8
  • Chemistry, General 7
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 268
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 204
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 65
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 23
  • Anthropology, General 18
  • Sociology, General 17
  • Applied/Public Sociology 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 94
  • Art/Art Studies, General 59
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 29
  • Music, General 22
  • Interior Design 19
  • Music Performance, General 12
  • Music Management 11
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
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