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How strong are the academics at Young Harris College?

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

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.

Honors Programs

Young Harris College 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 Young Harris' 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 Young Harris College:

76%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Young Harris College'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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Musical Theatre
History, General
4.2
8.76
13.32
17.88
22.44
27

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 27
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Accounting 5
  • Finance, General 4
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 6
  • Communication, General 6
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Music Teacher Education 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
  • Creative Writing 5
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
History
  • History, General 8
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
Parks
  • Sports Studies 7
  • Outdoor Education 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Musical Theatre 10
  • Music, General 4
  • Graphic Design 4
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
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