Academics at Whitman College

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Whitman College, 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 10 students for every instructional faculty member, Whitman College ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. Whitman College employs 91% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

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

Majors & Degrees

Whitman College offers 35 majors with reported completions across 14 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Whitman College are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Whitman College, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

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

• Looking for flexibility? Whitman College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Whitman College retains and graduates its students — 87% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Whitman College.

Continue Your Research on Whitman College

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Whitman College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Whitman College — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Whitman College — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Whitman College — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Whitman College — regional and program accreditation status