Inside Academics at Fort Hays State University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Fort Hays State University — 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 & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Fort Hays State University is about average at 14 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 50% of instructors full time, Fort Hays State University 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 & Degrees

Students at Fort Hays State University can choose from 43 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Fort Hays State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Fort Hays State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Fort Hays State University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Fort Hays State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 6,540 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (77% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Fort Hays State University.

Dig Deeper into Academics at Fort Hays State University

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

• Academic Majors at Fort Hays State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Fort Hays State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Fort Hays State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Fort Hays State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Fort Hays State University — regional and program accreditation status