Inside Academics at Harvey Mudd College

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Harvey Mudd College, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is 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

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, Harvey Mudd College offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 93% of instructors full time, Harvey Mudd College 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 Harvey Mudd College can choose from 16 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Harvey Mudd College are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Harvey Mudd College.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Harvey Mudd College, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Harvey Mudd College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Harvey Mudd College retains and graduates its students — 96% of full-time freshmen return). 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 Harvey Mudd College

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Harvey Mudd College — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Harvey Mudd College — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Harvey Mudd College — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Harvey Mudd College — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Harvey Mudd College — accreditation status and accrediting bodies