Inside Academics at Marietta College

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Marietta 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 and Teaching

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, Marietta College offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 99% of instructors full time, Marietta 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.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Marietta College can choose from 38 majors with reported graduates spanning 17 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Marietta College are shown below:

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

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

Additional Questions to Ask

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

• Looking for flexibility? Marietta College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 21 undergraduates take at least some classes 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). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Marietta College.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Marietta College

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

• Academic Majors at Marietta College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Marietta College — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Marietta College — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Marietta College — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Marietta College — regional and program accreditation status