Academics at Illinois Central College

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Illinois Central College — 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

The student-to-faculty ratio at Illinois Central College is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. At Illinois Central College, 43% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Illinois Central College offers 39 majors with reported completions across 18 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Illinois Central College are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Illinois Central College.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

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

• Looking for flexibility? Illinois Central College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,666 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Illinois Central College retains and graduates its students — 70% 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.

Continue Your Research on Illinois Central College

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

• Academic Majors at Illinois Central College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Illinois Central College — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Illinois Central College — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Illinois Central College — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Illinois Central College — regional and program accreditation status