University of Tennessee Southern
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How strong are the academics at University of Tennessee Southern?

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 Tennessee Southern 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 Tennessee Southern'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 Tennessee Southern:

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Behavioral Sciences
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
4.8
11.04
17.28
23.52
29.76
36

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 36
  • Accounting 3
  • Management Information Systems, General 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 2
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 10
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 7
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 15
  • Homeland Security 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 11
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 7
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 0

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