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

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
27
Average class size
36%
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.

UT Tyler 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
123
10-19
212
20-29
171
30-39
112
40-49
77
50-99
57
100+
7

Honors Programs

The University of Texas at Tyler 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 Tyler'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 Tyler:

73%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
47%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,597. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$62,597
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
-30
92.4
214.8
337.2
459.6
582

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 64
  • Biochemistry 18
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 78
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 45
  • Business/Commerce, General 43
  • Finance, General 43
  • Accounting 32
  • Human Resources Development 21
  • Business/Managerial Economics 7
  • Construction Management, General 2
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 25
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 33
  • Information Technology 23
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 61
  • Civil Engineering, General 43
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 31
  • Chemical Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 33
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 20
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 582
  • Health and Wellness, General 20
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 9
History
  • History, General 32
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 39
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 252
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 72
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 116
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Social Sciences, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 14
  • Music, General 12

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