Academics at Stephens College

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Stephens 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:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 7 students for every instructional faculty member, Stephens College ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 91% of instructors full time, Stephens College 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 page.

Majors & Degrees

Stephens College offers 19 majors with reported completions across 11 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Stephens College are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Stephens College, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at Stephens College, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Stephens College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 4 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Stephens College.

Continue Your Research at Stephens College

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Stephens College — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Stephens College — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Stephens College — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Stephens College — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Stephens College — accreditation status and accrediting bodies