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 1,022 undergraduate students at Briar Cliff University is 87. 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 13 to 1 which makes Briar Cliff University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Briar Cliff University, there are 13 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (71.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Briar Cliff University compares to the national average
Most Popular Majors
Briar Cliff University offers 43 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 37 majors within 20 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Briar Cliff University awarded 248 undergraduate degrees in 2015 - 2016.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 0 | 73 | 73 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Accounting | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| General Biology | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Find out what Briar Cliff University'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?
