Academics at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 18 students per faculty member, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania employs 78% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania can choose from 49 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania:

• Looking for flexibility? Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 772 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (77% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

Continue Your Research into Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — regional and program accreditation status