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How strong are the academics at University of Bridgeport?

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

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.

Honors Programs

University of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport'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 University of Bridgeport:

71%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
General Studies
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
7
32.2
57.4
82.6
107.8
133

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 18
  • Accounting 13
  • Finance, General 5
  • Labor and Industrial Relations 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 8
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 9
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 6
  • Computer Engineering, General 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 133
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 30
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 28
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 13
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 32
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Financial Mathematics 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 37
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 20
  • Human Services, General 20
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 20
Social Sciences
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Interior Design 6
  • Music, General 2
  • Industrial and Product Design 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 1

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