Utah State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Utah State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
19:1
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.
Utah State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
609
10-19
635
20-29
724
30-39
215
40-49
81
50-99
171
100+
104
Honors Programs
Utah State University 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 Utah State'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 Utah State University:
74%
First-year retention rate
55%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Utah State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Economics, General
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
126.8
166.64
206.48
246.32
286.16
326
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 71
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 30
- Plant Sciences, General 15
- Agricultural Production Operations, General 12
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism 5
- Food Science 4
- Horticultural Science 3
- Soil Sciences, Other 2
- Agricultural Economics 0
- International Agriculture 0
- Range Science and Management 0
- Plant Sciences, Other 0
- Soil Science and Agronomy, General 0
Architecture And Related Services
- Interior Architecture 25
- Environmental Design/Architecture 8
- Landscape Architecture 0
Area
- Area Studies, Other 24
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 5
- Asian Studies/Civilization 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 87
- Ecology 53
- Biochemistry 28
- Aquatic Biology/Limnology 6
- Botany/Plant Biology, Other 0
- Wildlife Biology 0
- Conservation Biology 0
Business
- Finance, General 128
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 127
- Business Administration and Management, General 108
- Accounting 62
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 23
- Management Science 12
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
- Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other 0
Communication
- Communication and Media Studies 70
- Communication, General 70
- Journalism 56
- International and Intercultural Communication 25
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 115
- Information Technology 51
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 31
- Information Science/Studies 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 160
- Special Education and Teaching, General 86
- Health Teacher Education 59
- Educational/Instructional Technology 24
- Mathematics Teacher Education 24
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 22
- Agricultural Teacher Education 10
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 7
- Social Studies Teacher Education 7
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 6
- Biology Teacher Education 6
- Music Teacher Education 4
- Chemistry Teacher Education 4
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 0
- Secondary Education and Teaching 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- German Language Teacher Education 0
- Physics Teacher Education 0
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
- Geography Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 119
- Civil Engineering, General 56
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 37
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering 33
- Computer Engineering, General 18
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering/Industrial Management 86
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 12
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 91
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 85
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture 38
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 8
- Chinese Language and Literature 6
- French Language and Literature 3
- German Language and Literature 2
- Portuguese Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 280
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 50
- Dietetics/Dietitian 41
- Public Health, General 12
- Music Therapy/Therapist 11
History
- History, General 57
Legal Professions And Studies
- Pre-Law Studies 14
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 50
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 43
- Statistics, General 18
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 192
- Sustainability Studies 24
- Nutrition Sciences 10
- Geography and Environmental Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 37
- Environmental/Natural Resource Economics 1
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 0
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 0
- Forest Sciences and Biology 0
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 0
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 140
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 13
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
- Physics, General 13
- Chemistry, General 6
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science 6
- Geology/Earth Science, General 5
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 207
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 84
Social Sciences
- Economics, General 326
- Sociology, General 73
- Political Science and Government, General 44
- Anthropology, General 28
- Applied Economics 3
- Geography 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 89
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Art/Art Studies, General 46
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 24
- Music, General 23
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
- Interior Design 0
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