University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
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How strong are the academics at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh?

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

22:1
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.

UW-Oshkosh has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 22:1. 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 Wisconsin - Oshkosh 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 UW-Oshkosh'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 Wisconsin - Oshkosh:

72%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Psychology, General
26.6
78.68
130.76
182.84
234.92
287

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 0
Area
  • Women's Studies 3
  • Japanese Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 78
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 3
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 71
  • Finance, General 70
  • Business Administration and Management, General 35
  • Human Resources Development 25
  • Accounting 22
  • Operations Management and Supervision 22
  • Management Information Systems, General 20
  • Organizational Leadership 1
Communication
  • Radio and Television 34
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 32
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 20
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 20
  • Journalism 10
  • Advertising 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 7
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 91
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 33
  • Social Science Teacher Education 20
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 15
  • Music Teacher Education 6
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 4
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 16
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 11
  • Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 28
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 287
  • Rehabilitation Science 28
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 25
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 11
  • Environmental Health 3
History
  • History, General 18
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 57
  • Fire Services Administration 12
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 21
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 20
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 44
  • International/Globalization Studies 6
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 14
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 25
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 15
  • Chemistry, General 12
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 70
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 56
  • Human Services, General 56
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 56
  • Social Work 37
Social Sciences
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 22
  • Sociology, General 15
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Anthropology, General 12
  • Geography 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 29
  • Music, General 12
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1

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