The student-faculty ratio at Union College is 10:1, and the school has 57.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Union College include: Economics, General; Mechanical Engineering; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Neuroscience; and Political Science and Government, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 93 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
10:1
Total faculty
211 full time
30 part time
Minority
16% full time
3% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
97%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
-
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students57.9%
20-4941.4%
50 or more0.6%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
Social science
Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
93%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
91%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
90%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
84%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
-
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
-
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
-
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
0.8%
Enrolled in continuing education
18.2%
Attended a graduate education program
1.2%
Attended a graduate engineering program
1.2%
Attended medical school
2.4%
Attended a graduate nursing program
0.8%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Albany Law School
Albany Medical College
Boston College
Boston University
Clarkson University
Seeking continuing education
3.6%
Not seeking employment
2.2%
No information provided by graduate
14.8%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
John Kelly, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, Kathy E. Magliato, author and Director of Womens Cardiac Services, Saint Johns Medical Center, Santa Monica, Rich Templeton, President, CEO, and Chairman of Texas Instruments
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Economics, General 12%
Mechanical Engineering 9%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6%
Neuroscience 6%
Political Science and Government, General 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology$44,600
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.$40,800
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$65,300
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$48,700
Social Sciences
Economics$64,800
Political Science and Government$52,700
Sociology$49,200
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Systems Science and Theory
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Minors
History
History, General
Public/Applied History
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Nanotechnology
Mathematics and Statistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Directing and Theatrical Production
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's
Combined-degree programs
B.S. Engineering major and B.A. or B.S.
or Computer)
Dual degree
B.S. Mechanical Engineering./M.S. with Clarkson University (Capital Region Campus)
B.A. or B.S./M.D. with Albany Medical College
Student participation in special study options
Study abroad61%
Independent study26%
Internships10%
Double major7%
Honors program7%
Student participation in special academic programs
First-year experiences100%
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience100%
Writing in the disciplines100%
Undergraduate research/creative projects82%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
No
Pre-professional programs
Other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
13
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
personal
psychological
religious
Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
0%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
No
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
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
Brazil
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Costa Rica
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
61%
Consortia
Consortia
Annapolis Group
Hudson-Mohawk Association of Colleges and Universities
Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium
New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium
Adirondack Research Consortium
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
