by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Illinois State University, 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:
At 19 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Illinois State University is above the national average of 15 to 1. With 75% of instructors full time, Illinois State University is above the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.
Students at Illinois State University can choose from 73 majors with reported graduates spanning 27 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Illinois State University are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at Illinois State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 477 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 341 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 263 |
| Marketing | 261 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 241 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Illinois State University:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: