Inside Academics at Washington State University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Washington State University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is 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 Resources

With 15 students per faculty member, Washington State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 84% of instructors full time, Washington State University 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 page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Washington State University offers 108 majors with reported completions across 27 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Washington State University are summarised below:

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

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

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

• Looking for flexibility? Washington State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 6,403 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Washington State University retains and graduates its students — 78% 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.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Washington State University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Washington State University in more detail:

• Academic Majors at Washington State University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Washington State University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Washington State University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Washington State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Washington State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies