by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Diablo Valley College, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at Diablo Valley College is 24 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. At Diablo Valley College, 40% 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.
Students at Diablo Valley College can choose from 68 majors with reported graduates spanning 31 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Diablo Valley College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Diablo Valley College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 593 |
| Computer Programming | 325 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 227 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 187 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 168 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Diablo Valley College, a few more questions are worth asking:
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