University of Miami
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of Miami?
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.
University of Miami has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Honors Programs
University of Miami 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 University of Miami'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 Miami:
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $54,249. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Miami's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
The Full List
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 53
- African-American/Black Studies 1
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 81
- Biochemistry 61
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 51
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 47
- Neuroscience 38
- Microbiology and Immunology 29
- Finance, General 189
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 116
- Business Administration and Management, General 80
- Accounting 53
- Business/Managerial Economics 36
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 33
- Business Statistics 28
- Real Estate 19
- Accounting and Finance 15
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4
- Organizational Leadership 0
- Advertising 67
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 53
- Public Relations/Image Management 47
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 29
- Broadcast Journalism 26
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
- Information Technology Project Management 38
- Computer Science 35
- Computer Graphics 3
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
- Elementary Education and Teaching 11
- Music Teacher Education 10
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 50
- Industrial Engineering 34
- Mechanical Engineering 32
- Computer Software Engineering 21
- Computer Engineering, General 10
- Architectural Engineering 9
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 8
- Civil Engineering, General 6
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other 6
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 5
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 5
- English Language and Literature, General 13
- Creative Writing 5
- Family and Community Services 12
- Spanish Language and Literature 5
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Latin Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 0
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 213
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 108
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 108
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 108
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 32
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 17
- International Public Health/International Health 11
- Music Therapy/Therapist 8
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 7
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1
- Public Health, General 0
- History, General 14
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 28
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 28
- Legal Studies 28
- General Studies 28
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability 14
- Mathematics, General 6
- Applied Mathematics, General 6
- Mathematics, Other 1
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 2
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 26
- Environmental Studies 20
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 56
- Philosophy 6
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
- Chemistry, General 12
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 7
- Meteorology 4
- Geology/Earth Science, General 3
- Physics, General 3
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 2
- Psychology, General 150
- Public Administration 2
- Economics, General 93
- Political Science and Government, General 82
- Criminology 22
- Sociology, General 20
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 17
- International Relations and Affairs 16
- Geography 5
- Anthropology, General 2
- Medical Anthropology 1
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 38
- Music, Other 34
- Jazz/Jazz Studies 20
- Music Theory and Composition 14
- Game and Interactive Media Design 13
- Acting 11
- Music, General 10
- Music Performance, General 10
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
- Art/Art Studies, General 5
- Keyboard Instruments 5
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
- Voice and Opera 3
- Graphic Design 2
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1
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