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How strong are the academics at Tuskegee University?

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

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
18%
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.

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

Honors Programs

Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee'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 Tuskegee University:

70%
First-year retention rate
18%
4-year grad rate
46%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

Animal Sciences, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Mechanical Engineering
Health and Wellness, General
15.2
24.56
33.92
43.28
52.64
62

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 62
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 4
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other 10
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 23
  • Finance, General 10
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 8
  • Accounting 8
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 5
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 5
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
  • Information Technology Project Management 0
Construction Trades
  • Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 12
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 25
  • Chemical Engineering 14
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 14
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7
  • Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 40
  • Health and Wellness, General 23
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 0
History
  • History, General 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
  • Forest Management/Forest Resources Management 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 20
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 6
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 0

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