Academics at College of the Atlantic

Academics at a Glance

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

With 10 students for every instructional faculty member, College of the Atlantic ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 100% of instructors full time, College of the Atlantic is above 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 and Fields of Study

College of the Atlantic offers 1 majors with reported completions across 1 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at College of the Atlantic are shown below:

The most popular majors at College of the Atlantic, 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

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at College of the Atlantic:

• Looking for flexibility? College of the Atlantic may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (85% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further into College of the Atlantic

Each page below covers one part of academic life at College of the Atlantic in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at College of the Atlantic — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at College of the Atlantic — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at College of the Atlantic — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at College of the Atlantic — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at College of the Atlantic — accreditation status and accrediting bodies