The student-faculty ratio at Bryant University is 13:1, and the school has 25 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Bryant University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Mathematics and Statistics; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 90 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Total faculty
170 full time
139 part time
Minority
19% full time
9% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
81%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4975%
Classes with fewer than 20 students25%
50 or more0%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
90%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
90%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
75%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
86%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
77%
6-year graduation rate of international students
65%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
9
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
-
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
-
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.5%
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
33%
Graduates reporting bonuses
9%
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
-
Enrolled in continuing education
15.7%
Attended a graduate education program
0.6%
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
0.4%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Bentley University
Boston College
Boston University
Fairfield University
New York University
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
7.9%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Michael Casey '82, Chairman and CEO, Carter's Inc., Donna Speciale '84, President Turner Entertainment and Ad Sales; Turner Broadcasting System, Joseph Puishys '80, CEO and President, Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
sometimes
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 76%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 5%
Mathematics and Statistics 5%
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 3%
Social Sciences 3%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$73,900
Finance$63,100
Accounting$57,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,200
International Business$55,900
Marketing$53,900
Human Resources Management and Services$48,600
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$55,400
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$58,200
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics$64,600
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Gay/Lesbian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Ecology
Environmental Toxicology
Molecular Biochemistry
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
English Language and Literature/Letters
American Literature (United States)
English Language and Literature, General
General Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
History
American History (United States)
History, General
Public/Applied History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Forensic Science and Technology
Legal Professions and Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International/Global Studies
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Psychology
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences
Applied Economics
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
Minors
History
History, General
Public/Applied History
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
International/Global Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Mathematics, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Gay/Lesbian Studies
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Inorganic Chemistry
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
American Literature (United States)
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Literature
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Social Sciences
American Government and Politics (United States)
Economics, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Political Economy
Political Science and Government, General
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
Sociology
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Psychology
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
Combined-degree programs
-
Student participation in special study options
Liberal arts/career combination100%
Study abroad48%
Internships31%
Independent study23%
Honors program17%
Student participation in special academic programs
First-year experiences100%
Service learning100%
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience100%
Writing in the disciplines100%
Undergraduate research/creative projects100%
Learning communities100%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-medicine
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
-
Subject areas offering education certification
-
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
432
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Center Program
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
Cambodia
Chile
China
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
48%
Consortia
Consortia
National Tutoring Association
U.S. Green Building Council
Association on Higher Education and Disability
American Political Science Association
Academy of Management
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
