by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Eckerd College — 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:
With 11 students per faculty member, Eckerd College is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Eckerd College employs 83% of its instructors full time, 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.
Students at Eckerd College can choose from 36 majors with reported graduates spanning 17 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Eckerd College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Eckerd College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 93 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 89 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 73 |
| Biology, General | 45 |
| Psychology, General | 42 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Eckerd College:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: