Academics at State University of New York at Cortland

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at State University of New York at Cortland — 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:

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

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at State University of New York at Cortland is about average at 15 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. State University of New York at Cortland employs 56% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at State University of New York at Cortland can choose from 44 majors with reported graduates spanning 18 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at State University of New York at Cortland are summarised below:

The most popular majors at State University of New York at Cortland, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at State University of New York at Cortland:

• Need flexibility? Check whether State University of New York at Cortland offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 2,025 undergraduates study at least partly 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 (81% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of State University of New York at Cortland.

Dig Deeper into Academics into State University of New York at Cortland

Each page below covers one part of academic life at State University of New York at Cortland in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at State University of New York at Cortland — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at State University of New York at Cortland — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at State University of New York at Cortland — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at State University of New York at Cortland — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at State University of New York at Cortland — regional and program accreditation status