Academics at Southern Connecticut State University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Southern Connecticut State University, 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

The student-to-faculty ratio at Southern Connecticut State University is about average at 11 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 49% of instructors full time, Southern Connecticut State University 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

Southern Connecticut State University offers 58 majors with reported completions across 23 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Southern Connecticut State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Southern Connecticut State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Southern Connecticut State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Southern Connecticut State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,512 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Southern Connecticut State University retains and graduates its students — 78% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Southern Connecticut State University.

Continue Your Research at Southern Connecticut State University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Southern Connecticut State University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Southern Connecticut State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Southern Connecticut State University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Southern Connecticut State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Southern Connecticut State University — the schools accreditation and what it means