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
945
undergraduate students at Briar Cliff University is 105.
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
11 to 1
which places Briar Cliff University among the best concerning instructional attention.
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For every instructor (FTE) at Briar Cliff University, there are 11
undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is
among the best regarding instructional attention.
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The majority of the instructors (64.0%) are full-time.
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The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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The majority of the faculty (64.0%) are full-time.
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A slim percentage of the faculty (37.0%) are adjuncts (not in the tenure system).
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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 45 distinct undergraduate degrees,
concentrated into 38 majors within 20 broad fields of study.
Across all fields of study, Briar Cliff University awarded 235
undergraduate degrees in 2017 - 2018.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
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| Nursing | 0 | 57 | 57 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| Social Work | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Accounting | 0 | 15 | 15 |
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?
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