Academics at University of Bridgeport

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Bridgeport, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is 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 University of Bridgeport is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. 33% of the instructors at University of Bridgeport 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 page.

Majors & Degrees

University of Bridgeport offers 39 majors with reported completions across 15 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Bridgeport are summarised below:

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

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

Additional Questions to Ask

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

• Looking for flexibility? University of Bridgeport may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,086 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 (61% 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 University of Bridgeport.

Dig Deeper into Academics into University of Bridgeport

Each page below covers one part of academic life at University of Bridgeport in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Bridgeport — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Bridgeport — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at University of Bridgeport — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at University of Bridgeport — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at University of Bridgeport — accreditation status and accrediting bodies