by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Houston-Downtown — 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:
With 18 students per faculty member, University of Houston-Downtown is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. University of Houston-Downtown employs 52% 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.
Students at University of Houston-Downtown can choose from 41 majors with reported graduates spanning 20 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at University of Houston-Downtown are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of Houston-Downtown.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 679 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 321 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 306 |
| Psychology, General | 283 |
| Education, General | 193 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Houston-Downtown:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: