University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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How strong are the academics at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

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

21:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size

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-Stevens Point 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
145
10-19
172
20-29
272
30-39
175
40-49
110
100+
24

Honors Programs

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 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-Stevens Point'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-Stevens Point:

74%
First-year retention rate
57%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $38,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$38,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Psychology, General
54.2
61.16
68.12
75.08
82.04
89

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General 19
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 46
  • Biochemistry 24
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 89
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 35
  • Finance, General 23
  • Accounting 17
  • Business Administration and Management, General 8
  • Accounting 5
  • Finance, General 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 24
  • Communication and Media Studies 17
  • Communication, General 17
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
  • Communication, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 32
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 7
  • Computer Science 6
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 1
  • Information Technology 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 74
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 31
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 30
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 27
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 23
  • Social Science Teacher Education 22
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 20
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 17
  • Music Teacher Education 14
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 9
  • Environmental Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 2
Engineering
  • Paper Science and Engineering 6
  • Chemical Engineering 6
  • Chemical Engineering 5
  • Paper Science and Engineering 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 29
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • German Language and Literature 3
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 63
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 37
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 27
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 9
  • Health and Wellness, General 5
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 2
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 1
History
  • History, General 8
  • History, General 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 19
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 9
  • Data Analytics, General 7
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 6
  • International/Globalization Studies 4
  • Nutrition Sciences 3
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • Data Analytics, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 78
  • Forestry, General 60
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 45
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 42
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 16
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 15
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 9
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 10
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 60
  • Psychology, General 6
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 22
  • Social Work 18
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 36
  • Sociology, General 22
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Geography 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 30
  • Interior Design 18
  • Graphic Design 10
  • Art/Art Studies, General 10
  • Music Performance, General 8
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 8
  • Dance, General 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 1
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