Academics at Adams State University

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Adams State University, 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 Adams State University:

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

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Adams State University is about average at 14 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. 45% of the instructors at Adams State University are employed full time, near 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 and Fields of Study

Students at Adams State University can choose from 26 majors with reported graduates spanning 15 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Adams State University are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Adams State University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Adams State University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Adams State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 726 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Adams State University retains and graduates its students — 51% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Adams State University.

Continue Your Research at Adams State University

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Adams State University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Adams State University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Adams State University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Adams State University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Adams State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies