Academic Life at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — 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 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth:

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

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is about average at 15 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth employs 68% 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 report.

Most Popular Majors

Students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth can choose from 60 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth:

• Need flexibility? Check whether University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 1,410 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth retains and graduates its students — 64% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further on University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

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

• Academic Majors at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth — accreditation status and accrediting bodies