by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Merrimack will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Merrimack this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 3,853 undergraduate students at Merrimack College is 423 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 14 to 1 which makes Merrimack College better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Merrimack College , there are 14 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (47.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Merrimack College compares to the national average
Merrimack College offers 68 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 53 majors within 24 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Merrimack College awarded 1,058 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 0 | 120 | 120 |
| Marketing | 0 | 95 | 95 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 79 | 79 |
| General Education | 0 | 70 | 70 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 0 | 62 | 62 |
Find out what Merrimack College's top fields of study and majors are