Academics at Jacksonville State University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Jacksonville 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 & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Jacksonville State University is 19 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. Jacksonville State University employs 65% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

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

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Jacksonville State University can choose from 46 majors with reported graduates spanning 18 broad fields of study.

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

The most popular majors at Jacksonville State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Jacksonville State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Jacksonville State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 6,208 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Jacksonville State University retains and graduates its students — 65% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research into Jacksonville State University

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Jacksonville State University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Jacksonville State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Jacksonville State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Jacksonville State University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Jacksonville State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies