by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Alcorn State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Alcorn State University is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 53% of instructors full time, Alcorn State University is above the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.
Students at Alcorn State University can choose from 25 majors with reported graduates spanning 19 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Alcorn State University are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at Alcorn State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 125 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 86 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 48 |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 38 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Alcorn State University, a few more questions are worth asking:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: