by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Southwest Virginia Community College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options 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 Southwest Virginia Community College is 19 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. At Southwest Virginia Community College, 39% of instructors are full time, close to 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.
Students at Southwest Virginia Community College can choose from 22 majors with reported graduates spanning 13 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Southwest Virginia Community College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Southwest Virginia Community College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 206 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 69 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 46 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 37 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Southwest Virginia Community College:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: