| General information: |
(302) 857-6060 |
| Website: |
www.desu.edu |
| Type: |
Public, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree
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| Campus setting: |
City Small |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.desu.edu/admission/ |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.desu.edu/admission/ |
| Apply Online: |
http://www.desu.edu/admission/ |
| Mission Statement: |
Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grand institution. The mission of the University is to provide for the people of Delaware, and others who are admitted, meaningful and relevant education that emphasizes both the liberal and professional aspects of higher education. Within this context, the University provides educational opportunities to all qualified citizens of this State and other states at a cost consistent with the economic status of the students as a whole. While recognizing its historical heritage, the University serves a diverse student population with a broad range of programs in instruction, service, and research, so that is graduates will become competent, productive, and contributing citizens. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Masters Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
Historically Black College or University
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| OPE ID: |
00142800 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
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In-state |
$6,481 |
$6,146 |
$5,746 |
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Out-of-state |
$13,742 |
$13,100 |
$12,054 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$10,560 |
$9,460 |
$8,800 |
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Other |
$1,600 |
$2,682 |
$2,800 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$11,088 |
$12,000 |
$12,000 |
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Other |
$2,564 |
$3,682 |
$3,800 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$2,564 |
$2,800 |
$2,800 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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In-state |
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On campus |
$20,141 |
$19,788 |
$18,846 |
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Off campus |
$21,633 |
$23,328 |
$23,046 |
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Off campus with family |
$10,545 |
$10,446 |
$10,046 |
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Out-of-state |
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On campus |
$27,402 |
$26,742 |
$25,154 |
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Off campus |
$28,894 |
$30,282 |
$29,354 |
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Off campus with family |
$17,806 |
$17,400 |
$16,354 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
4349 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
553 |
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Graduate enrollment |
3796 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $25 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
9037 |
3436 |
5601 |
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Percent admitted: |
56% |
54% |
58% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
14% |
15% |
14% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
689 |
94% |
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ACT |
93 |
13% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
390 |
470 |
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SAT Math |
390 |
480 |
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SAT Writing |
380 |
470 |
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ACT Composite |
15 |
20 |
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ACT English |
14 |
20 |
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ACT Math |
15 |
18 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
Doctor |
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences. |
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Agriculture, General |
9 |
- |
- |
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Agricultural Business and Management, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Animal Sciences, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Plant Sciences, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
9 |
- |
- |
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Natural resources and conservation. |
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Environmental Science |
- |
- |
- |
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Natural Resources Management and Policy |
6 |
- |
- |
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Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other |
- |
6 |
- |
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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management |
- |
- |
- |
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
6 |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Mass Communication/Media Studies |
- |
- |
- |
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Journalism |
- |
- |
- |
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Broadcast Journalism |
- |
- |
- |
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Radio and Television |
- |
- |
- |
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Public Relations/Image Management |
- |
- |
- |
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other |
38 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
38 |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Information Science/Studies |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer Science |
5 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
5 |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Education, General |
- |
21 |
4 |
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Curriculum and Instruction |
- |
2 |
- |
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Special Education and Teaching, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Special Education and Teaching, Other |
2 |
- |
- |
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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
11 |
- |
- |
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
- |
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
- |
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
2 |
- |
- |
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Art Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Business Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Health Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
1 |
2 |
- |
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Music Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
- |
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
1 |
- |
- |
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
- |
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Social Science Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Biology Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Physics Teacher Education |
- |
1 |
- |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
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Education, Other |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
19 |
26 |
4 |
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Engineering. |
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Civil Engineering, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
- |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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French Language and Literature |
- |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
- |
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences. |
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Consumer Economics |
- |
- |
- |
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General |
4 |
- |
- |
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Apparel and Textiles, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Composition |
6 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
18 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
18 |
- |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
4 |
2 |
- |
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Applied Mathematics |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
2 |
- |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Mathematics and Computer Science |
1 |
- |
- |
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Historic Preservation and Conservation |
- |
1 |
- |
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Neuroscience |
- |
1 |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
2 |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management |
36 |
10 |
- |
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Category total |
36 |
10 |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
4 |
8 |
- |
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Chemistry, Other |
5 |
- |
- |
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Physics, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Physics, Other |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
11 |
8 |
- |
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Science technologies/technicians. |
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Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
47 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
47 |
- |
- |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Social Work |
43 |
34 |
- |
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Category total |
43 |
34 |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Criminology |
35 |
- |
- |
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Political Science and Government, General |
11 |
- |
- |
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Sociology |
6 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
52 |
- |
- |
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Transportation and materials moving. |
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General |
5 |
- |
- |
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations |
3 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Art/Art Studies, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Fine/Studio Arts, General |
4 |
- |
- |
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Arts Management |
- |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
3 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
7 |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Pre-Veterinary Studies |
- |
- |
- |
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
24 |
- |
- |
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Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing |
- |
4 |
- |
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Nursing, Other |
1 |
- |
- |
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) |
26 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
51 |
4 |
- |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
59 |
47 |
- |
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Accounting |
14 |
- |
- |
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Business/Managerial Economics |
- |
- |
- |
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Finance, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General |
5 |
- |
- |
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Management Science, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
78 |
47 |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
9 |
- |
- |
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American History (United States) |
- |
- |
- |
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History, Other |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
9 |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
455 |
139 |
4 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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