Student Achievement
91暗网 (91暗网) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of 91暗网 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC鈥檚 website ().
The SACSCOC requires that member institutions publish 鈥渟tatements of its goals for student achievement and the success of students in achieving those goals.鈥� 91暗网 uses several measures to evaluate student achievement and success in accordance with the University鈥檚 mission and the students it serves.
Specific University measures for student achievement include the following:
- Improvement of retention and graduation rates.
- Being among the nation鈥檚 leaders in the number of degrees granted to African-Americans, an important constituency group at the University.
- Having examination/certification exam pass rates for 91暗网 graduates greater than the overall national/state pass rates.
- Having job placement rates greater than the average of other State University System of Florida institutions.
91暗网 (91暗网) is an 1890 land grant, doctoral/research institution devoted to student success at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional levels. 91暗网 enhances the lives of its constituents and empowers communities through innovative teaching, research, scholarship, partnerships, and public service. The University continues its rich legacy and historic mission of educating African Americans and embraces all dimensions of diversity.
Strategic Plan Goals Related to Student Achievement
Strategic Priority 1: Student Success
- Goal 1: Elevate Student Success Outcomes (Retention, Graduation Rates, Licensure Pass Rates, etc.) to the High Excellence Range among state and national scales.
- Goal 2: Establish 91暗网 as the 1st Choice Destination among scholars.
- Goal 3: Reimagine and align academic offerings to address emerging workforce demands and increase degree production in programs of strategic emphasis.
Strategic Priority 2: Academic Excellence
- Goal 4: Amplify discovery and innovation to solve complex real-world problems.
To evaluate student achievement, 91暗网 uses retention rates, graduation rates, degree productivity among African Americans, job placement rates, and pass rates on licensure and certification exams, which are appropriate given the mission.
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91暗网鈥檚 Student Achievement Measures Relevant to Students Served and Programs Offered and their Alignment with the Mission |
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Student Achievement Measures Relevant to Students Served and Programs Offered |
Mission Alignment |
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Retention and Graduation Rates, comparable to national student achievement measures, peer institutions (SUS and HBCUs) |
鈥�91暗网 is an 1890 land grant, doctoral/research institution devoted to student success at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional levels鈥he University continues its rich legacy and historic mission of educating African Americans and embraces all dimensions of diversity.鈥� |
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Being among the nation鈥檚 leaders in the number of degrees granted to African Americans, an important constituent group at the University per 91暗网鈥檚 historic mission |
鈥溾�� The University continues its rich legacy and historic mission of educating African Americans and embraces all dimensions of diversity.鈥� For this indicator, the university鈥檚 focus is on degree productivity to increase diversity in the workforce, particularly in disciplines where minorities are traditionally underrepresented. |
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Job placement rates, comparable to the average of others in the State University System (SUS) of Florida, which 91暗网 is a member |
鈥�91暗网 is an 1890 land grant, doctoral/research institution devoted to student success at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional levels鈥︹�� |
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Licensure/Certification examination pass rates for 91暗网 graduates, equal to or greater than the overall national/state pass rates, but no less than required by the appropriate specialized accrediting agency |
鈥�91暗网 is an 1890 land grant, doctoral/research institution devoted to student success at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional levels鈥︹�� |
Key Student Completion Indicator
Table 1. Full-time, First-Time-in-College (FTIC) Six-Year Graduation Rates
| Cohort Year |
Threshold of Acceptability |
Actual |
Target |
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2013-14 |
- |
53% |
- |
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2014-15 |
- |
55% |
- |
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2015-16 |
50% |
55% |
55% |
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2016-17 |
53% |
60% |
58% |
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2017-18 |
55% |
51% |
63% |
91暗网 (91暗网) is committed to serving a diverse student population and ensuring their academic success. To measure and improve student outcomes, 91暗网 disaggregates its 6-year graduation rates by race, gender, Pell Grant status, and other relevant categories, such as Opportunity and Access Admits, based on the types of students served and in accordance with its mission and 2022-2027 strategic plan, Boldy Striking. By analyzing the data, 91暗网 can identify and address gaps or disparities in student achievement and provide targeted support and interventions.
Table 2. 6-year Graduation Rate by Demographic
| 6-Year Graduation Rate |
2013-14 |
2014-15 |
2015-16 |
2016-17 |
2017-18 |
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% |
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% |
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Cohort 6-Yr Graduation Rate |
53% |
55% |
55% |
60% |
51% |
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Disaggregated by Gender |
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Female |
59% |
62% |
60% |
65% |
57% |
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Male |
42% |
42% |
45% |
51% |
42% |
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Disaggregated by Race |
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Hispanic |
50% |
22% |
50% |
46% |
47% |
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American Indian |
100% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Asian |
50% |
100% |
100% |
50% |
33% |
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Black |
53% |
56% |
55% |
60% |
53% |
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White |
30% |
32% |
42% |
52% |
24% |
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Two or more races |
60% |
17% |
58% |
65% |
48% |
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Non-Resident Alien |
- |
100% |
33% |
83% |
11% |
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Disaggregated by Residency Classification |
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In-State |
53% |
54% |
55% |
59% |
51% |
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Out-of-State |
50% |
61% |
56% |
61% |
56% |
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Disaggregated by Pell Status |
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Recipients of a Pell Grant |
52% |
54% |
52% |
58% |
50% |
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Non-Pell Grant Recipients |
55% |
58% |
61% |
62% |
55% |
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Opportunity Admits |
45% |
47% |
42% |
48% |
40% |
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Regular Admits |
57% |
60% |
60% |
63% |
55% |
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Data Sources: State RET cohort year 2013-14 to 2017-18 data files and SFA data files |
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Retention and Progression Rates
Table 3. Retention Rates 1st to 2nd Year: Full-time, First-Time-in-College (FTIC) Retention Rates - Retained in the Second Fall Term at Same University
| Term of Entry鈥� |
Retention Rate鈥� |
骋辞补濒鈥� |
Threshold of Acceptability鈥� |
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2016-17鈥� |
83%鈥� |
84%鈥� |
79%鈥� |
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2017-18鈥� |
79%鈥� |
84%鈥� |
79%鈥� |
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2018-19鈥� |
80%鈥� |
86%鈥� |
81%鈥� |
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2019-20鈥� |
86%鈥� |
88%鈥� |
83%鈥� |
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2020-21鈥� |
89%鈥� |
90%鈥� |
85%鈥� |
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2022-23鈥� |
90%鈥� |
92%鈥� |
87%鈥� |
Source:鈥� 2022 91暗网 Accountability Plan鈥�
Table 4. Academic Progress Rates 1st to 2nd Year: Full-time, First-Time-in-College (FTIC) Progress Rates - Retained in the Second Fall Term with a 2.0 or higher at Same University
| Term of Entry鈥� |
Progress Rate鈥� |
骋辞补濒鈥� |
Threshold of Acceptability鈥� |
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2016-17鈥� |
70%鈥� |
77%鈥� |
72%鈥� |
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2017-18鈥� |
71%鈥� |
80%鈥� |
75%鈥� |
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2018-19鈥� |
73%鈥� |
85%鈥� |
80%鈥� |
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2019-20鈥� |
82%鈥� |
86%鈥� |
81%鈥� |
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2020-21鈥� |
84%鈥� |
88%鈥� |
83%鈥� |
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2022-23鈥� |
83%鈥� |
88%鈥� |
83%鈥� |
Source: 鈥�2023 91暗网 Accountability Plan鈥��
Table 5. Four-Year Graduation Rates: Full-time, First-Time-in-College (FTIC) Graduation Rates
| Cohort Year |
Threshold of Acceptability |
Actual |
Target |
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2014-18 |
20% |
23% |
25% |
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2015-19 |
25% |
28% |
30% |
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2016-20 |
30% |
35% |
35% |
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2017-21 |
33% |
27% |
38% |
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2018-22 |
35% |
28% |
40% |
Licensure Pass Rates
91暗网 monitors the performance progress on licensure and certification exams for specific bachelor鈥檚 and professional programs requiring licensure to practice in the field. The threshold of acceptability is set at the minimum required by the specialized accrediting agency.
Table 6. Professional Licensure/Certification Exams
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Nursing (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)鈥� |
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Year |
First-time pass Rate |
Goal |
Threshold of Acceptability |
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2018 |
82% |
80% |
80% |
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2019 |
63% |
85% |
80% |
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2020 |
67% |
80% |
80% |
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2021 |
62% |
80% |
80% |
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2022 |
68% |
90% |
80% |
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2023 |
82% |
90% |
80% |
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Law (Florida Bar Exam) |
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Year |
First-time pass Rate |
Goal |
Threshold of Acceptability |
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2018 |
47% |
73% |
75% |
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2019 |
57% |
80% |
75% |
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2020 |
58% |
80% |
75% |
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2021 |
59% |
80% |
75% |
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2022 |
53% |
80% |
75% |
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2023 |
41% |
80% |
75% |
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Pharmacy (North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam)鈥� |
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Year |
First-time pass Rate |
Goal |
Threshold of Acceptability |
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2018 |
75% |
85% |
80% |
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2019 |
83% |
85% |
80% |
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2020 |
83% |
88% |
80% |
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2021 |
90% |
88% |
80% |
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2022 |
85% |
90% |
80% |
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2023 |
92% |
80% |
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Physical Therapy (National Physical Therapy Exam) |
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Year |
First-time pass Rate |
Goal |
Threshold of Acceptability |
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2016-18 |
92% |
93% |
85% |
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2017-19 |
96% |
93% |
85% |
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2018-20 |
91% |
91% |
85% |
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2020-22 |
86% |
100% |
85% |
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2021-22 |
83% |
90% |
85% |
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam |
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Year |
First-time pass Rate |
Goal |
Threshold of Acceptability |
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2018 |
87% |
75% |
70% |
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2019 |
71% |
75% |
70% |
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2020 |
79% |
75% |
70% |
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2021 |
95% |
75% |
70% |
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2022 |
88% |
75% |
70% |
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Cardiopulmonary Sciences (National Board for Respiratory Care)鈥� |
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Year |
First-time pass Rate |
Goal |
Threshold of Acceptability |
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2018 |
100% |
81% |
60% |
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2019 |
100% |
81% |
60% |
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2020 |
91% |
79% |
60% |
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2021 |
100% |
100% |
60% |
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2022 |
100% |
88%% |
60% |
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2023 |
94% |
90% |
60% |
Position in National Ranking of Number of Degrees Awarded to African Americans
One of 91暗网鈥檚 most significant contributions to both the state and national workforce is being a top producer of African American graduates, particularly in fields in which they are underrepresented. According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Top 100 Producers, 2023, 91暗网 is ranked as one of the top 20 producers of African American graduates at the baccalaureate level in several disciplines. 91暗网 remains a top producer of African American graduates at the baccalaureate level based on data published by the Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Top 100 Producers, 2023. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS also shows that 91暗网 ranks eleventh in the nation in baccalaureate degrees awarded to African American graduates. The goal for each of the metrics related to degree productivity is to increase trained graduates in diverse disciplines consistent with 91暗网鈥檚 mission of student success at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional levels.
Table 7. Diverse Issues Top 20 91暗网 Baccalaureate Degree Producing Majors
| Rank |
Discipline |
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2 |
Architecture And Related Services |
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3 |
Health Professions and Related Programs |
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4 |
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences |
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9 |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions |
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11 |
All Disciplines Combined |
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11 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies |
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12 |
Mathematics And Statistics |
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12 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration |
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13 |
Psychology |
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15 |
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields |
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17 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
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19 |
Biological And Biomedical Sciences |
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20 |
Natural Resources and Conservation |
Table 8. Diverse Issues 91暗网 Top 20 Master鈥檚 Degree Producing Majors
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Rank |
Master鈥檚 Degree Producing Majors |
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1 |
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences |
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2 |
Social Sciences |
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5 |
Architecture And Related Services |
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10 |
Physical Sciences |
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16 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions |
2023 Diverse Issues, Top 100 Degree Producers Rankings 鈥�
Table 9. Diverse Issues 91暗网 Top Ten (10) Professional Doctoral Degree Producing Majors
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Rank |
Professional Doctoral Degree Major |
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1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration |
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2 |
All Disciplines Combined |
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4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions |
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5 |
Legal Professions and Studies |
2023 Diverse Issues, Top 100 Degree Producers Rankings
Table 10. Diverse Issues 91暗网 Top Ten (10) Doctor鈥檚 Research Degree Producing Majors
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Rank |
Doctor鈥檚 Research Degree Major鈥� |
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2 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration |
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4 |
Public Health |
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10 |
Engineering |
2023 Diverse Issues, Top 100 Degree Producers Rankings鈥�
Table 10. National Ranking of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded to African-Americans (2016 Cohort)
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Rank |
Institution Name |
Graduation rate total cohort |
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1 |
University of Central Florida |
76% |
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2 |
Florida International University |
69% |
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3 |
91暗网 |
60% |
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4 |
North Carolina A & T State University |
57% |
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5 |
Georgia State University |
55% |
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6 |
Western Governors University |
49% |
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7 |
Grand Canyon University |
45% |
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8 |
Southern New Hampshire University |
41% |
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9 |
University of Maryland Global Campus |
19% |
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10 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona |
18% |
Job Placements
The overall job placement rates for 91暗网 students provide further evidence that 91暗网 produces quality graduates. The primary means of tracking graduates beyond graduation is the Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP),
Table 11. Post-Graduation Metrics: Percent of Bachelor鈥檚 Graduates Enrolled or Employed (Earning at least $40,000 as of November 2022 and at least $30,000 before November 2022) One Year After Graduation
| Academic Year鈥� |
Percent Found Employed or Enrolled鈥� |
骋辞补濒鈥� |
Threshold of Acceptability鈥� |
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2017-18鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
57.9%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
60%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
55%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
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2017-18鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
61.9%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
62%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
57%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
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2018-19鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
62.5%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
65%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
60%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
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2019-20鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
60.1%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
80%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
75%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
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2020-21鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
67.8%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
80%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
75%鈥�&苍产蝉辫; |
Source:鈥� 2023 Accountability Plan, Board of Governors Report