Youngstown State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Youngstown State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
24
Average class size
24%
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.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
169
10-19
403
20-29
380
30-39
165
40-49
66
50-99
42
100+
9
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 Youngstown State University:
75%
First-year retention rate
24%
4-year grad rate
47%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Youngstown State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
General Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
75.8
91.64
107.48
123.32
139.16
155
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 99
- Biochemistry 6
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 74
- Accounting 52
- Finance, General 51
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 47
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 15
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 8
- Fashion Merchandising 7
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 5
- Business/Managerial Economics 5
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
- Management Information Systems, General 0
- Information Resources Management 0
Communication
- Radio and Television 23
- Journalism 11
- Advertising 6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Information Technology 36
- Computer Science 27
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 73
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 17
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 10
- Social Studies Teacher Education 9
- Special Education and Teaching, General 7
- Music Teacher Education 6
- Art Teacher Education 5
- Mathematics Teacher Education 5
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 4
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 3
- Foreign Language Teacher Education 2
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
- Education, General 0
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
- Health Teacher Education 0
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Social Science Teacher Education 0
- Computer Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- French Language Teacher Education 0
- History Teacher Education 0
- Physics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 53
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 38
- Civil Engineering, General 25
- Chemical Engineering 24
- Industrial Engineering 18
- Engineering, General 0
- Manufacturing Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 12
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 7
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 5
- Quality Control Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- Rhetoric and Composition 35
- English Language and Literature, General 10
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 5
- Creative Writing 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family and Community Services 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- Italian Language and Literature 1
- Linguistics 0
- French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 155
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 26
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 22
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 22
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 11
- Public Health, General 7
- Dietetics/Dietitian 4
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 2
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
- History, General 11
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 112
- Forensic Science and Technology 17
Legal Professions And Studies
- Pre-Law Studies 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 102
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 11
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 8
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 71
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 3
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 10
- Astronomy 4
- Geology/Earth Science, General 4
- Physics, General 4
Psychology
- Psychology, General 89
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 77
- Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 21
- Anthropology, General 13
- Sociology, General 5
- Economics, General 2
- Geography 1
- Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 25
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
- Music Performance, General 8
- Photography 2
- Music Theory and Composition 1
- Dance, Other 0
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
- Music, General 0
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
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