All About Academics
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 40,803 undergraduate students at Austin Community College District is 1,716. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 21 to 1 which places Austin Community College District among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Austin Community College District, there are 21 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (33.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Most Popular Majors Students Sign Up For
Austin Community College District offers 102 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 75 majors within 31 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Austin Community College District awarded 3,591 undergraduate degrees in 2017 - 2018.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,249 | 0 | 1,249 |
| General Business/Commerce | 267 | 0 | 267 |
| Nursing | 231 | 0 | 231 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 127 | 0 | 127 |
| Allied Health Professions | 106 | 0 | 106 |
Find out what Austin Community College District's top fields of study and majors are
Additional Questions to Ask
- Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
- Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
- Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?
