Inside Academics at University of Silicon Valley

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Silicon Valley, 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 Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Silicon Valley is about average at 13 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. 14% of the instructors at University of Silicon Valley 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.

Most Popular Majors

Students at University of Silicon Valley can choose from 7 majors with reported graduates spanning 4 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Silicon Valley are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of Silicon Valley, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Additional Questions to Ask

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

• Need flexibility? Check whether University of Silicon Valley offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 415 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Silicon Valley retains and graduates its students — 69% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Silicon Valley.

Continue Your Research at University of Silicon Valley

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Silicon Valley — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Silicon Valley — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at University of Silicon Valley — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at University of Silicon Valley — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at University of Silicon Valley — regional and program accreditation status