Inside Academics at The University of Tennessee Southern

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at The University of Tennessee Southern, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at The University of Tennessee Southern:

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

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at The University of Tennessee Southern is about average at 13 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. The University of Tennessee Southern employs 100% 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 page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at The University of Tennessee Southern can choose from 18 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at The University of Tennessee Southern are shown below:

The most popular majors at The University of Tennessee Southern, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at The University of Tennessee Southern:

• Looking for flexibility? The University of Tennessee Southern may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 587 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well The University of Tennessee Southern retains and graduates its students — 77% 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.

Dig Deeper into Academics at The University of Tennessee Southern

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

• Academic Majors at The University of Tennessee Southern — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at The University of Tennessee Southern — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at The University of Tennessee Southern — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee Southern — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at The University of Tennessee Southern — accreditation status and accrediting bodies