by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Gavilan College, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is 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:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Gavilan College is 24 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. 26% of the instructors at Gavilan College are employed full time, near 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 page.
Gavilan College offers 42 majors with reported completions across 25 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Gavilan College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Gavilan College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 408 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 83 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 53 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General | 49 |
| Psychology, General | 47 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Gavilan College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Each page below covers one part of academic life at Gavilan College in more detail: