Academics at Wilkes University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Wilkes University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Wilkes University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 13 students per faculty member, Wilkes University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. 40% of the instructors at Wilkes University are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.

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

Majors & Degrees

Students at Wilkes University can choose from 43 majors with reported graduates spanning 20 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Wilkes University are shown below:

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

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

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Wilkes University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Wilkes University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,185 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 (72% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Wilkes University.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Wilkes University

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

• Majors & Degree Programs at Wilkes University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Wilkes University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Wilkes University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Wilkes University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Wilkes University — the schools accreditation and what it means