University of Miami
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of Miami?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
62
Average class size
73%
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.
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.
Class Sizes
Most Common
100+
2-9
880
10-19
296
20-29
274
30-39
339
40-49
116
50-99
47
100+
2,233
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:
92%
First-year retention rate
73%
4-year grad rate
84%
6-year grad rate
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.
$54,249
$48,300 (National Average)
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:
Finance, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Economics, General
62.8
96.64
130.48
164.32
198.16
232
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 48
Area
- African-American/Black Studies 3
- Latin American Studies 2
- African-American/Black Studies 2
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
- Women's Studies 1
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
- Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 82
- Biochemistry 57
- Microbiology and Immunology 50
- Neuroscience 50
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 42
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 35
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
- Biochemistry 3
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 3
- Microbiology and Immunology 1
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 0
Business
- Finance, General 232
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 116
- Business Administration and Management, General 82
- Accounting 49
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 38
- Business/Managerial Economics 36
- Business Statistics 35
- Business Administration and Management, General 29
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 29
- Finance, General 24
- Business/Managerial Economics 16
- Business Statistics 15
- Accounting 13
- Real Estate 12
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
- Real Estate 3
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
- Accounting and Finance 1
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Communication
- Advertising 77
- Public Relations/Image Management 72
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 60
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 34
- Broadcast Journalism 24
- Advertising 8
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 5
- Public Relations/Image Management 5
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
- Journalism 2
- Broadcast Journalism 1
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 67
- Information Technology Project Management 26
- Computer Science 16
- Information Technology Project Management 16
- Computer Graphics 1
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
Education
- Music Teacher Education 10
- Elementary Education and Teaching 8
Engineering
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 62
- Industrial Engineering 45
- Mechanical Engineering 35
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 26
- Architectural Engineering 15
- Computer Software Engineering 14
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 11
- Civil Engineering, General 11
- Computer Engineering, General 8
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 8
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other 7
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 15
- English Language and Literature, General 11
- Creative Writing 9
- Creative Writing 3
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family and Community Services 15
- Family and Community Services 2
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 19
- French Language and Literature 4
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- French Language and Literature 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 213
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 89
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 89
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 89
- Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 40
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 18
- Music Therapy/Therapist 10
- Athletic Training/Trainer 6
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 5
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 3
- Public Health, General 3
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
- International Public Health/International Health 2
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1
- Public Health, General 0
History
- History, General 10
- History, General 10
Legal Professions And Studies
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 30
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 30
- Legal Studies 30
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 18
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 18
- Legal Studies 18
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 29
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability 18
- Applied Mathematics, General 7
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability 5
- Mathematics, General 4
- Applied Mathematics, General 4
- Mathematics, General 3
- Mathematics, Other 2
- Mathematics, Other 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 1
- Ancient Studies/Civilization 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 18
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 14
- Environmental Studies 7
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 1
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 56
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 7
- Philosophy 6
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 18
- Meteorology 11
- Physics, General 9
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 7
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 5
- Physics, General 5
- Physical Sciences, Other 5
- Chemistry, General 4
- Geology/Earth Science, General 4
- Meteorology 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 167
- Psychology, General 39
- Community Psychology 1
- Community Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Public Administration 6
- Public Administration 2
Social Sciences
- Economics, General 91
- Political Science and Government, General 79
- Criminology 33
- Economics, General 28
- International Relations and Affairs 27
- Sociology, General 26
- Political Science and Government, General 22
- Criminology 15
- Sociology, General 11
- International Relations and Affairs 9
- Anthropology, General 6
- Anthropology, General 4
- Geography 4
- Geography 4
- Medical Anthropology 2
Visual And Performing Arts
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 48
- Music, Other 29
- Music Performance, General 23
- Acting 19
- Jazz/Jazz Studies 14
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 11
- Music Theory and Composition 11
- Game and Interactive Media Design 8
- Art/Art Studies, General 7
- Art/Art Studies, General 6
- Voice and Opera 5
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
- Keyboard Instruments 4
- Graphic Design 3
- Game and Interactive Media Design 3
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
- Music, General 3
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1
- Photography 1
- Music Theory and Composition 1
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