Inside Academics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 99% of instructors full time, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is above the national average of 47%.

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

Majors & Degrees

Students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology can choose from 46 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are shown below:

The most popular majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology:

• Looking for flexibility? Massachusetts Institute of Technology may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (99% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). 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 on Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Massachusetts Institute of Technology — accreditation status and accrediting bodies