by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Sterling 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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At a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, Sterling College offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. Sterling College employs 55% of its instructors full time, 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.
Students at Sterling College can choose from 5 majors with reported graduates spanning 5 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Sterling College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Sterling College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 7 |
| Outdoor Education | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Sterling College, a few more questions are worth asking:
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