Academics at Thomas Jefferson University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Thomas Jefferson University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Thomas Jefferson University:

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

Faculty and Teaching

With 13 students per faculty member, Thomas Jefferson University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. 40% of the instructors at Thomas Jefferson University 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.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Thomas Jefferson University can choose from 61 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Thomas Jefferson University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Thomas Jefferson University.

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

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at Thomas Jefferson University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Thomas Jefferson University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,805 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 (82% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research into Thomas Jefferson University

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Thomas Jefferson University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Thomas Jefferson University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Thomas Jefferson University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Thomas Jefferson University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Thomas Jefferson University — the schools accreditation and what it means