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 11,836 undergraduate students at Cabrillo College is 549. 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 22 to 1 which places Cabrillo College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Cabrillo College, there are 22 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (41.0%) 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 Cabrillo College compares to the national average
The Most Popular Majors Students Choose
Cabrillo College offers 62 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 55 majors within 27 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Cabrillo College awarded 1,259 undergraduate degrees in 2017 - 2018.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 375 | 0 | 375 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Health & Physical Education | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Nursing | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Business Administration & Management | 51 | 0 | 51 |
Find out what Cabrillo College'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?
