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.

21:1
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 21:1. 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
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
8.2
60.76
113.32
165.88
218.44
271

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 0
Area
  • Women's Studies 1
  • Japanese Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 5
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 2
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 52
  • Finance, General 50
  • Business Administration and Management, General 47
  • Operations Management and Supervision 36
  • Management Information Systems, General 24
  • Human Resources Development 21
  • Accounting 18
  • Finance, General 12
  • Accounting 7
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • Operations Management and Supervision 4
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Management Information Systems, General 3
  • Human Resources Development 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
Communication
  • Radio and Television 32
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 30
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 12
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 12
  • Journalism 8
  • Advertising 2
  • Advertising 1
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 26
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 6
  • Computer Science 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 82
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 32
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 27
  • Social Science Teacher Education 23
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 9
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 6
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 24
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 5
  • Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 271
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 33
  • Rehabilitation Science 30
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 10
  • Environmental Health 3
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Environmental Health 1
History
  • History, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 46
  • Fire Services Administration 12
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 19
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 36
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 19
  • Environmental Studies 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 9
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
  • Physics, General 2
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 66
  • Psychology, General 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 47
  • Human Services, General 47
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 47
  • Social Work 37
Social Sciences
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 15
  • Anthropology, General 12
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Sociology, General 7
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Geography 1
  • Geography 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 22
  • Music, General 7
  • Music, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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