Inside Academics at South College

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at South 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 South College:

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

Faculty and Teaching

At 23 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at South College is above the national average of 15 to 1. 34% of the instructors at South 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.

Most Popular Majors

South College offers 36 majors with reported completions across 11 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at South College are shown below:

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

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

Additional Questions to Ask

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

• Looking for flexibility? South College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 7,130 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 (52% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research on South College

Each page below covers one part of academic life at South College in more detail:

• Academic Majors at South College — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at South College — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at South College — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at South College — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at South College — regional and program accreditation status