by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Parkland College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Parkland College this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 7,074 undergraduate students at Parkland College is 419 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 17 to 1 which makes Parkland College worse than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Parkland College , there are 17 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is worse than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (38.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Parkland College compares to the national average
Parkland College offers 54 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 43 majors within 16 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Parkland College awarded 811 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 289 | 0 | 289 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 156 | 0 | 156 |
| Nursing | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Allied Health Professions | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 37 | 0 | 37 |
Find out what Parkland College's top fields of study and majors are