Academic Life at Vermont State University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Vermont State University — 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 & Class Sizes

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, Vermont State University offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. Vermont State University employs 100% 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.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Vermont State University can choose from 79 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Vermont State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Vermont State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

Questions Worth Asking

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

• Need flexibility? Check whether Vermont State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 2,194 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Vermont State University retains and graduates its students — 68% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research into Vermont State University

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Vermont State University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Vermont State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Vermont State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Vermont State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Vermont State University — regional and program accreditation status