University of Minnesota, Duluth
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How strong are the academics at University of Minnesota, Duluth?

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
28
Average class size
46%
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.

UMN Duluth 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
150
10-19
314
20-29
328
30-39
105
40-49
68
50-99
99
100+
31

Honors Programs

University of Minnesota, Duluth 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 UMN Duluth'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 Minnesota, Duluth:

81%
First-year retention rate
46%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $54,471. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$54,471
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
68
84.8
101.6
118.4
135.2
152

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 5
  • Chinese Studies 4
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 3
  • Latin American Studies 0
  • American Indian/Native American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 147
  • Biochemistry 48
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 3
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 0
Business
  • Finance, General 89
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 82
  • Accounting 60
  • Business Administration and Management, General 41
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 21
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 13
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 12
  • Financial Planning and Services 9
  • Marketing, Other 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 55
  • Journalism 5
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 5
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Printing Management 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 69
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 21
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 18
Education
  • Education, Other 58
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 17
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 15
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 9
  • Music Teacher Education 9
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
  • Art Teacher Education 7
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 3
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 1
  • Health Teacher Education 0
  • Indian/Native American Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 126
  • Civil Engineering, General 63
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 47
  • Chemical Engineering 43
  • Industrial Engineering 13
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 16
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 11
  • French Language and Literature 4
  • Linguistics 2
  • German Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 27
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 22
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 19
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 22
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 22
  • Statistics, General 15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Geography and Environmental Studies 34
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
  • Cognitive Science, General 4
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 30
  • Environmental Studies 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 51
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 11
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 33
  • Physics, General 14
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 8
  • Physics, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 152
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 37
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 60
  • Political Science and Government, General 21
  • Economics, General 17
  • Anthropology, General 11
  • Sociology, General 11
  • International Relations and Affairs 5
  • Geography 4
  • Economics, Other 3
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 46
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
  • Music, General 6
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
  • Music Performance, General 3
  • Music, Other 2
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0

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