University of North Dakota
Academics
How strong are the academics at University of North Dakota?
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.
UND has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. 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 North Dakota 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 UND'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 North Dakota:
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $50,752. 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 North Dakota's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
The Full List
- Women's Studies 2
- Chinese Studies 1
- American Indian/Native American Studies 1
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 74
- Wildlife Biology 9
- Molecular Biology 0
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 76
- Business Administration and Management, General 68
- Accounting 38
- Investments and Securities 35
- Operations Management and Supervision 14
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 12
- Accounting and Finance 11
- Business/Managerial Economics 9
- Finance, General 9
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 9
- Communication and Media Studies 59
- Communication, General 59
- Graphic Communications, General 0
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 13
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 9
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 3
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
- Elementary Education and Teaching 39
- Secondary Education and Teaching 10
- Social Studies Teacher Education 9
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
- Music Teacher Education 5
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
- Multicultural Education 0
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
- Social Science Teacher Education 0
- Mechanical Engineering 65
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 38
- Civil Engineering, General 32
- Chemical Engineering 29
- Petroleum Engineering 9
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering 1
- Industrial Technology/Technician 0
- English Language and Literature, General 19
- Writing, General 0
- Human Nutrition 5
- Spanish Language and Literature 9
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
- French Language and Literature 3
- Norwegian Language and Literature 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Chinese Language and Literature 0
- German Language and Literature 0
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 118
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 36
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 27
- Rehabilitation Science 21
- Health and Wellness, General 20
- Dietetics/Dietitian 10
- Athletic Training/Trainer 6
- Public Health Education and Promotion 6
- Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 0
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 0
- Music Therapy/Therapist 0
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 0
- History, General 8
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 64
- Forensic Science and Technology 24
- General Studies 105
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
- Mathematics, General 8
- International/Globalization Studies 5
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 0
- Environmental Studies 8
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 30
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
- Philosophy 4
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 6
- Chemistry, General 6
- Geology/Earth Science, General 6
- Physics, General 2
- Psychology, General 115
- Forensic Psychology 0
- Social Work 64
- Public Administration 12
- Public Policy Analysis, General 0
- Political Science and Government, General 29
- Sociology, General 17
- Social Sciences, General 11
- Economics, General 8
- Geography 2
- Anthropology, General 0
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 219
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 53
- Air Traffic Controller 22
- Remote Aircraft Pilot 22
- Air Transportation, Other 4
- Flight Instructor 0
- Music, General 6
- Musical Theatre 4
- Graphic Design 3
- Art/Art Studies, General 3
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
- Music Performance, General 0
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