Academics at Jefferson College

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Jefferson College, 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:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Jefferson College is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 100% of instructors full time, Jefferson 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 page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Jefferson College can choose from 22 majors with reported graduates spanning 15 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Jefferson College are summarised below:

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

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

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Jefferson College:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Jefferson College offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 1,873 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (69% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Jefferson College.

Continue Your Research into Jefferson College

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

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