Academics at Georgia State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Georgia 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 and Teaching

At 25 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Georgia State University is above the national average of 15 to 1. With 74% of instructors full time, Georgia 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 and Fields of Study

Students at Georgia State University can choose from 91 majors with reported graduates spanning 24 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Georgia State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Georgia 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 Georgia State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Georgia State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 19,876 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (80% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics at Georgia State University

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Georgia State University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Georgia State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Georgia State University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Georgia State University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Georgia State University — the schools accreditation and what it means