Academics at Salish Kootenai College

The Academic Picture

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

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Salish Kootenai College:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, Salish Kootenai College offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 63% of instructors full time, Salish Kootenai College is 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 report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Salish Kootenai College offers 23 majors with reported completions across 13 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Salish Kootenai College are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Salish Kootenai 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 Salish Kootenai College:

• Looking for flexibility? Salish Kootenai College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 324 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (82% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Salish Kootenai College.

Continue Your Research on Salish Kootenai College

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

• Academic Majors at Salish Kootenai College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Salish Kootenai College — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Salish Kootenai College — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Salish Kootenai College — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Salish Kootenai College — the schools accreditation and what it means