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How strong are the academics at Thomas Jefferson University?

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

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
58%
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.

Thomas Jefferson has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. 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
188
10-19
305
20-29
249
30-39
46
50-99
8
100+
9

Honors Programs

Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson'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 Thomas Jefferson University:

83%
First-year retention rate
58%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
85.6
114.88
144.16
173.44
202.72
232

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 70
  • Landscape Architecture 2
  • Interior Architecture 0
  • Architectural Technology/Technician 0
  • Architecture 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
  • Biochemistry 6
  • Biotechnology 6
Business
  • Fashion Merchandising 31
  • Business Administration and Management, General 20
  • Finance, General 12
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
  • Accounting 5
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
  • Organizational Communication, General 4
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Human-Centered Technology Design 10
  • Information Science/Studies 3
Construction Trades
  • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager 2
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 11
  • Textile Sciences and Engineering 8
  • Engineering, General 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 8
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 232
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 160
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 160
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 160
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 110
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 61
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 52
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 24
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 11
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 2
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 1
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant 0
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 12
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biopsychology 13
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 20
  • Health/Medical Psychology 8
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 18
  • Graphic Design 16
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 1
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 0
  • Industrial and Product Design 0
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