by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Southwestern Illinois College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at Southwestern Illinois College is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. 33% of the instructors at Southwestern Illinois 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 report.
Southwestern Illinois College offers 41 majors with reported completions across 20 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Southwestern Illinois 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 Southwestern Illinois College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 415 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 296 |
| Precision Metal Working | 238 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 175 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Southwestern Illinois College:
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