by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at South Texas 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:
The student-to-faculty ratio at South Texas College is 22 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. South Texas College employs 57% 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 South Texas College can choose from 51 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at South Texas College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at South Texas College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,461 |
| Precision Metal Working | 535 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 345 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 298 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at South Texas College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: