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How strong are the academics at Worcester State University?

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

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
47%
4-year grad rate

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.

Worcester State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. 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
38
10-19
225
20-29
223
30-39
97

Honors Programs

Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester State University:

78%
First-year retention rate
47%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $51,372. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$51,372
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
23.8
50.44
77.08
103.72
130.36
157

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54
  • Biotechnology 18
  • Bioinformatics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 157
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 44
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 28
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 33
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21
  • Education, General 3
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 29
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Language Interpretation and Translation 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 46
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 45
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 23
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 16
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 4
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2
  • Public Health, General 0
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Health and Wellness, General 0
History
  • History, General 25
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 82
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 0
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 27
  • General Studies 5
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 10
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 8
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 111
  • Psychology, General 20
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 19
  • Economics, General 7
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 5
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Geography 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Economics, General 2
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 6
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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