Academics at Shasta College

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Shasta College, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

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

Faculty & Class Sizes

At 26 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Shasta College is above the national average of 15 to 1. 42% of the instructors at Shasta College are employed full time, near 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

Shasta College offers 54 majors with reported completions across 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Shasta College are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Shasta College.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

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

• Need flexibility? Check whether Shasta College offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 6,336 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (100% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Shasta College

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

• Academic Majors at Shasta College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Shasta College — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Shasta College — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Shasta College — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Shasta College — accreditation status and accrediting bodies