Academic Life at University of the Virgin Islands

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of the Virgin Islands — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options 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 Resources

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, University of the Virgin Islands offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 100% of instructors full time, University of the Virgin Islands 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 report.

Majors and Fields of Study

University of the Virgin Islands offers 25 majors with reported completions across 15 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of the Virgin Islands are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of the Virgin Islands, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

More to Consider

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

• Looking for flexibility? University of the Virgin Islands may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 725 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 (69% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into University of the Virgin Islands

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of the Virgin Islands — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of the Virgin Islands — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at University of the Virgin Islands — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at University of the Virgin Islands — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at University of the Virgin Islands — accreditation status and accrediting bodies