Inside Academics at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

The Academic Picture

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

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

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

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. 37% of the instructors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers 61 majors with reported completions across 21 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at CUNY Graduate School and University Center are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

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

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at CUNY Graduate School and University Center:

• Looking for flexibility? CUNY Graduate School and University Center may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,196 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well CUNY Graduate School and University Center retains and graduates its students. Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Explore Further on CUNY Graduate School and University Center

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at CUNY Graduate School and University Center — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at CUNY Graduate School and University Center — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at CUNY Graduate School and University Center — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at CUNY Graduate School and University Center — the schools accreditation and what it means