All About Academics
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 16,464 undergraduate students at Drexel University is 2,117. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 10 to 1 which places Drexel University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Drexel University, there are 10 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (56.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Drexel University compares to the national average
Most Popular Majors Students Sign Up For
Drexel University offers 82 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 65 majors within 25 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Drexel University awarded 4,042 undergraduate degrees in 2015 - 2016.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 0 | 659 | 659 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 0 | 229 | 229 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 0 | 220 | 220 |
| General Biology | 0 | 202 | 202 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 0 | 173 | 173 |
Find out what Drexel University's top fields of study and majors are
Additional Questions to Ask
- Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
- Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
- Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?
