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How strong are the academics at Tusculum University?

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
25%
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.

Tusculum 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.

Honors Programs

Tusculum 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 Tusculum'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 Tusculum University:

55%
First-year retention rate
25%
4-year grad rate
34%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $47,749. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$47,749
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Psychology, General
1.8
20.04
38.28
56.52
74.76
93

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 93
  • Human Resources Development 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 1
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 3
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Education, General 17
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 18
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Museology/Museum Studies 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 6
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 18
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 17
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 3

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