by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Whittier College — 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:
With 8 students for every instructional faculty member, Whittier College ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. Whittier College employs 76% 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.
Students at Whittier College can choose from 32 majors with reported graduates spanning 19 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Whittier College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Whittier College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 40 |
| Psychology, General | 27 |
| Biology, General | 24 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 23 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Whittier College:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: