Academics at Coastal Bend College

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Coastal Bend College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Coastal Bend College:

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

Faculty Resources

At 23 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Coastal Bend College is above the national average of 15 to 1. At Coastal Bend College, 32% of instructors are full time, close to 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 & Degrees

Students at Coastal Bend College can choose from 18 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Coastal Bend College are shown below:

The most popular majors at Coastal Bend College, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Coastal Bend College:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Coastal Bend College offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 3,205 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Coastal Bend College retains and graduates its students — 40% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research on Coastal Bend College

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Coastal Bend College — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Coastal Bend College — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Coastal Bend College — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Coastal Bend College — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Coastal Bend College — regional and program accreditation status