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How strong are the academics at University of Mount Olive?

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

19:1
Student to faculty ratio

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.

Mount Olive has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. 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 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:

77%
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
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Human Services, General
14.6
22.28
29.96
37.64
45.32
53

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Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 19
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General 10
  • Animal Sciences, General 6
  • Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other 6
  • Plant Sciences, General 3
  • Agricultural Communication/Journalism 3
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 1
  • Agricultural Production Operations, Other 0
  • Agricultural and Extension Education Services 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
  • Environmental Biology 1
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 53
  • Accounting and Business/Management 18
  • Finance, General 9
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • Management Information Systems, General 2
  • Business Statistics 0
Communication
  • Sports Communication 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 9
  • Computer Science 3
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 36
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 8
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Education, General 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 21
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 20
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 19
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General 3
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 19
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 7
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Applied Psychology 20
  • Psychology, General 15
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 21
  • Human Services, General 21
  • Human Services, General 21
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Voice and Opera 1
  • Keyboard Instruments 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
  • Photography 0
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