York College of the City University of New York
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How strong are the academics at York College of the City University of New York?

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

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
15%
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.

York College 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
100
10-19
196
20-29
276
30-39
87
40-49
29
50-99
8

Honors Programs

York College of the City University of New York 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 York College'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 York College of the City University of New York:

57%
First-year retention rate
15%
4-year grad rate
32%
6-year grad rate

Majors

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

HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Accounting
33
69
105
141
177
213

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
  • Pharmacology 9
  • Biotechnology 1
Business
  • Accounting 63
  • Business Administration and Management, General 36
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 21
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 15
  • Finance, General 7
Communication
  • Journalism 14
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Communications Technology/Technician 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 36
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 18
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
  • Health Teacher Education 2
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 14
  • Rhetoric and Composition 2
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 213
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 213
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 213
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 55
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 29
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 26
  • Movement Therapy and Movement Education 12
  • Environmental Health 4
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 0
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 0
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 5
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 19
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 19
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 19
  • Gerontology 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 96
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 32
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 40
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Economics, General 6
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 0
  • Anthropology, General 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 34
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 11
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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