The student-faculty ratio at Youngstown State University is 17:1, and the school has 38.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Youngstown State University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Social Work; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; General Studies; and Biology/Biological Sciences, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
17:1
Total faculty
409 full time
640 part time
Minority
17% full time
7% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
86%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
-
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4956.1%
Classes with fewer than 20 students38.4%
50 or more5.5%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
Social science
Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
76%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
78%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
25%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
44%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
58%
6-year graduation rate of international students
45%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
36
Post-master's certificates
5
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
15
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
31
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.3%
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.9%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
15%
Graduates reporting bonuses
1%
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.1%
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.3%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.1%
Enlisted in the military
0%
Enrolled in continuing education
3.5%
Attended a graduate education program
0.2%
Attended a graduate engineering program
0.2%
Attended medical school
0.1%
Attended a graduate nursing program
0.1%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Kent State University
Northeast OHio Medical University
Youngstown State University
Seeking continuing education
0.9%
Not seeking employment
0.2%
No information provided by graduate
60.5%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Ed ONeill, Actor, Nanette Lepore, world-renowned fashion designer;, Ronald Parise, Astronaut
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
rarely
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 6%
Social Work 5%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 5%
General Studies 5%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems (MIS)$50,000
Accounting$48,200
Finance$47,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,400
Human Resources Management and Services$41,900
Marketing$39,600
Hospitality Administration/Management$38,400
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$40,200
Journalism$30,700
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$50,900
Engineering
Chemical Engineering$62,600
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$61,200
Electrical Engineering (EE)$58,900
Civil Engineering$55,100
Health Professions and Related Programs
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$48,600
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$32,900
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Sports Communication
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Rhetoric and Composition
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Community Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Italian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dietetic Technician
History
History
History
History, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geography
International Economics
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Commercial and Advertising Art
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
History
History, General
History, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Archeology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Women's Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Physical Fitness Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Rhetoric and Composition
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
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Visual and Performing Arts
Acting
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Communication and Media Studies
Journalism
Radio and Television
Sports Communication
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Islamic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Dietetic Technician
Dietetics/Dietitian
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Diploma, Associate, Transfer, terminal-associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
B.S./M.S. Program in Chemistry
Student participation in special study options
Exchange student program (domestic)
Teacher certificate program
Honors program
Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Technologies, Cooperative education in other STEM disciplines. Internships are available.
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, vo-tech, middle/junior high, adult education, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
12
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
1,183
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
5%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Sea Semester
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bhutan
Botswana
Brazil
Burma
Cambodia
Canada
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Northeast Ohio Universities Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health
Literacy Specialist Endorsement Consortium/Certificate
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
No
