by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
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With 12 students per faculty member, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona employs 80% 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 report.
Students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona can choose from 27 majors with reported graduates spanning 20 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 59 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 37 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 |
| Psychology, General | 21 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona:
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