Academic Life at Tarleton State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Tarleton State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options 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 & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tarleton State University is about average at 18 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Tarleton State University employs 60% 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 page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Tarleton State University offers 63 majors with reported completions across 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Tarleton State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Tarleton State University, 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 Tarleton State University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Tarleton State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 11,543 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (70% 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 Tarleton State University.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Tarleton State University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Tarleton State University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Tarleton State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Tarleton State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Tarleton State University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Tarleton State University — regional and program accreditation status