Washington State University - Global Campus
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How strong are the academics at Washington State University - Global Campus?

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

13:1
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.

WSU Global Campus has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Washington State University - Global Campus 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 WSU Global Campus' 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 Washington State University - Global Campus:

67%
First-year retention rate

Majors

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

Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Social Sciences, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
173.4
241.32
309.24
377.16
445.08
513

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 104
  • Agronomy and Crop Science 20
  • Viticulture and Enology 17
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General 11
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 6
  • Food Science 6
  • Plant Nursery Operations and Management 4
  • Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 3
  • Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding 3
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 2
  • Agriculture, General 2
  • Agriculture, General 2
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing 0
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping 0
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management 0
  • Plant Sciences, General 0
  • Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 0
  • Range Science and Management 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 55
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 4
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 243
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 136
  • Neuroscience 44
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 37
  • Biochemistry 26
  • Genetics, General 25
  • Microbiology, General 14
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 0
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 230
  • Finance, General 200
  • Operations Management and Supervision 194
  • Accounting 182
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 145
  • Management Information Systems, General 45
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 30
  • Business Administration and Management, General 22
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 16
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 124
  • Public Relations/Image Management 119
  • Advertising 69
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 68
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 68
  • Broadcast Journalism 58
  • Journalism 28
  • Technical and Scientific Communication 4
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 2
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 193
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 53
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 218
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 14
  • Health Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 221
  • Civil Engineering, General 86
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 71
  • Chemical Engineering 35
  • Computer Software Engineering 25
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 17
  • Materials Engineering 15
  • Computer Engineering, General 11
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 69
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 94
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 135
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 46
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 12
  • Japanese Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • Chinese Language and Literature 1
  • Linguistics 0
  • Russian Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 351
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 22
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 16
History
  • History, General 78
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 81
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 49
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Computational Science 49
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 28
  • Human Biology 12
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 20
  • Forestry, General 4
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General 0
  • Environmental Science 0
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 61
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 13
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 130
  • Chemistry, General 20
  • Physics, General 14
  • Physical Sciences, General 9
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 513
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 5
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 233
  • Criminology 177
  • Political Science and Government, General 73
  • Sociology, General 55
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 45
  • Anthropology, General 34
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Interior Design 21
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 13
  • Music, General 11
  • Music Performance, General 6
  • Music Theory and Composition 5
  • Music Management 0

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