Thiel College
Academics
- Graduation Rate48%
- Majors Available49
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio12:1
- Retention Rate71%
AP Credit Policy
Thiel College participates in the Advanced Placement Program as instituted by the College Entrance Examination Board. Advanced placement and credit may be granted to admitted students who show satisfactory scores on the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board. A score of five on an advanced placement examination will result in exempt status from the equivalent course and the awarding of appropriate credit hours for that course. A score of four will result in exemption from the equivalent course. Scores of three and below will not be considered.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 4 | Not available | HIST 212 |
| 5 | 3 | HIST 212 | |
| Art History | 4 | Not available | ART 101 |
| 5 | 3 | ART 101 | |
| Biology | 4 | Not available | BIO 145 |
| 5 | 4 | BIO 145 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | Not available | MATH 181 |
| 5 | 4 | MATH 181 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Not available | MATH 182 |
| 5 | 4 | MATH 182 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Not available | CHEM 140 |
| 5 | 4 | CHEM 140 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Not available | POSC 146 |
| 5 | 3 | POSC 146 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Not available | CSCI 159 |
| 5 | 3 | CSCI 159 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Not available | CSCI 109 |
| 5 | 3 | CSCI 109 | |
| Drawing | 4 | Not available | ART 110 |
| 5 | 4 | ART 110 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Not available | ENG 101 |
| 5 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Not available | ENG 120 |
| 5 | 3 | ENG 120 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Not available | ENSC 111 |
| 5 | 3 | ENSC 111 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | FREN 150 |
| 5 | 3 | FREN 150 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | GER 150 |
| 5 | 3 | GER 150 | |
| Latin | 4 | Not available | LAT 150 |
| 5 | 3 | LAT 150 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Not available | ECON 211 |
| 5 | 3 | ECON 211 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Not available | ECON 221 |
| 5 | 3 | ECON 221 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Not available | MUS 154 |
| 5 | 3 | MUS 154 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Not available | PHYS 154 |
| 5 | 4 | PHYS 154 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | Not available | PHYS 164 |
| 5 | 4 | PHYS 164 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| Psychology | 4 | Not available | PSY 150 |
| 5 | 3 | PSY 150 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | SPAN 150 |
| 5 | 3 | SPAN 150 | |
| Statistics | 4 | Not available | MATH 211 |
| 5 | 4 | MATH 211 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | Not available | POSC 116 |
| 5 | 3 | POSC 116 | |
| United States History | 4 | Not available | HIST 101 |
| 5 | 3 | HIST 101 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | Not available | HIST 250 |
| 5 | 3 | HIST 250 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Science
- Conservation Biology
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Data Analytics, General
E
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Ethics
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
G
- General Studies
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
M
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
N
- Neuroscience
O
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Philosophy
- Physician Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Sociology
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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