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
21
Average class size
12%
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
139
10-19
243
20-29
277
30-39
99
40-49
27
50-99
15

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:

60%
First-year retention rate
12%
4-year grad rate
30%
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
Business Administration and Management, General
48.8
81.44
114.08
146.72
179.36
212

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Pharmacology 21
  • Biotechnology 6
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 76
  • Accounting 48
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 27
  • Finance, General 5
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
Communication
  • Journalism 12
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Communications Technology/Technician 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 30
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 13
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 24
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 11
  • Health Teacher Education 2
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 18
  • Rhetoric and Composition 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Italian Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 212
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 212
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 212
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 34
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 22
  • Movement Therapy and Movement Education 22
  • Environmental Health 4
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 0
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 0
History
  • History, General 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 12
  • Gerontology 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 114
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 47
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 39
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Economics, General 3
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 21
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Music, General 4
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2

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