Academics at Barry University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Barry University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is 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:

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

Faculty and Teaching

With 10 students for every instructional faculty member, Barry University ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. 25% of the instructors at Barry 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 Barry University can choose from 49 majors with reported graduates spanning 19 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Barry University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Barry University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Questions Worth Asking

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

• Looking for flexibility? Barry University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 487 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (63% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Barry University.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Barry University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Barry University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Barry University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Barry University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Barry University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at Barry University — regional and program accreditation status