Inside Academics at United States Naval Academy

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at United States Naval Academy — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at United States Naval Academy:

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

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 8 students for every instructional faculty member, United States Naval Academy ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 97% of instructors full time, United States Naval Academy 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

United States Naval Academy offers 27 majors with reported completions across 12 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at United States Naval Academy are shown below:

The most popular majors at United States Naval Academy, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at United States Naval Academy, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether United States Naval Academy offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well United States Naval Academy retains and graduates its students — 97% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of United States Naval Academy.

Explore Further into United States Naval Academy

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

• Academic Majors at United States Naval Academy — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at United States Naval Academy — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at United States Naval Academy — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at United States Naval Academy — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at United States Naval Academy — the schools accreditation and what it means