Inside Academics at Western Oklahoma State College

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Western Oklahoma State College — 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 Resources

With 15 students per faculty member, Western Oklahoma State College is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. 43% of the instructors at Western Oklahoma State College are employed full time, near 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 & Degrees

Students at Western Oklahoma State College can choose from 13 majors with reported graduates spanning 12 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Western Oklahoma State College are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Western Oklahoma State College.

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

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Western Oklahoma State College:

• Looking for flexibility? Western Oklahoma State College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 992 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 (56% 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.

Continue Your Research into Western Oklahoma State College

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Western Oklahoma State College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Western Oklahoma State College — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Western Oklahoma State College — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Western Oklahoma State College — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Western Oklahoma State College — regional and program accreditation status