by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Pierce College District — 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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The student-to-faculty ratio at Pierce College District is 20 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. Pierce College District employs 95% 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.
Students at Pierce College District can choose from 32 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Pierce College District are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Pierce College District, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,128 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 96 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 75 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 54 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Pierce College District, a few more questions are worth asking:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: