Academic Life at University of Scranton

Academics at a Glance

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

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

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Scranton is about average at 13 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 70% of instructors full time, University of Scranton is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

University of Scranton offers 56 majors with reported completions across 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Scranton are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Scranton, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Additional Questions to Ask

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

• Looking for flexibility? University of Scranton may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 59 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (85% 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.

Dig Deeper into Academics on University of Scranton

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

• Academic Majors at University of Scranton — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at University of Scranton — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at University of Scranton — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Scranton — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at University of Scranton — accreditation status and accrediting bodies