Academics at Muhlenberg College

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Muhlenberg College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options 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 and Teaching

With 8 students for every instructional faculty member, Muhlenberg College ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. Muhlenberg College employs 56% of its instructors full time, 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

Muhlenberg College offers 34 majors with reported completions across 17 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Muhlenberg College are shown below:

The most popular majors at Muhlenberg College, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

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

• Looking for flexibility? Muhlenberg College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 6 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Muhlenberg College retains and graduates its students — 90% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Muhlenberg College.

Continue Your Research at Muhlenberg College

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Muhlenberg College — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Muhlenberg College — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Muhlenberg College — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Muhlenberg College — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Muhlenberg College — accreditation status and accrediting bodies