by our College Data Analytics TeamHeres a high-level look at academic life at Southern Virginia University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Southern Virginia University is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 100% of instructors full time, Southern Virginia 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.
Southern Virginia University offers 17 majors with reported completions across 13 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Southern Virginia University are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Southern Virginia University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 34 |
| Psychology, General | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 15 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Southern Virginia University, a few more questions are worth asking:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: