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How strong are the academics at University of Mount Olive?

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 Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive'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 Mount Olive:

58%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Agricultural Business and Management, General
12.8
21.44
30.08
38.72
47.36
56

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 20
  • Animal Sciences, General 12
  • Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other 8
  • Plant Sciences, General 4
  • Agricultural Communication/Journalism 2
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General 2
  • Agricultural Production Operations, Other 0
  • Agricultural and Extension Education Services 0
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
  • Biochemistry 2
  • Environmental Biology 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 56
  • Accounting and Business/Management 17
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 14
  • Finance, General 7
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • Management Information Systems, General 2
  • Business Statistics 1
Communication
  • Sports Communication 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 12
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 55
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 11
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
  • Music Teacher Education 4
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 3
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Education, General 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 40
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 11
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 36
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 13
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 13
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 12
  • Applied Psychology 11
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 17
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 17
  • Human Services, General 17
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Photography 0
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 0

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